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 4000601 Details
Epoch: 185 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4002509 epoch_slot_no: 6509 block_no: 4000424 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2163 time: 2020-04-07 09:54:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa53391c16392adbffd133f6b92183f28d174e5eca2ca2a3e3c9895d2c3f34c1bBlock Operator
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