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 4000504 Details
Epoch: 185 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4002412 epoch_slot_no: 6412 block_no: 4000327 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3044 time: 2020-04-07 09:22:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x80b203e66eabab3d9632529e0077385fd0ba6b48a48a5ccd71a6fb03fe9a99f2Block Operator
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