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 4000482 Details
Epoch: 185 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4002390 epoch_slot_no: 6390 block_no: 4000305 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 995 time: 2020-04-07 09:14:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0e87469de997d019996377a9a52a82cba5cf3e8bc57b47022a26b42b4f8baf93Block Operator
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