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 4000488 Details
Epoch: 185 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4002396 epoch_slot_no: 6396 block_no: 4000311 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1463 time: 2020-04-07 09:16:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x013bebfac9302ca5b951cf7a51b92c9d928410de15e274b2b89dde64b4852d04Block Operator
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