A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 4000479 Details
Epoch: 185 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4002387 epoch_slot_no: 6387 block_no: 4000302 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 987 time: 2020-04-07 09:13:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x201be015e1a98486cf2441f2a9a481e4a073e6da8ae42830ebc611e176f57e65Block Operator
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