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 4000641 Details
Epoch: 185 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4002549 epoch_slot_no: 6549 block_no: 4000464 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2383 time: 2020-04-07 10:07:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb3c89f0d568d4545d030c5373a5dfb0e0ef48240b3cb1b42ff1806d7c0438938Block Operator
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