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 4000643 Details
Epoch: 185 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4002551 epoch_slot_no: 6551 block_no: 4000466 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1176 time: 2020-04-07 10:08:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x757621eea5772a3e47daa93e29f131bdb2b0f7d9c005c7c8f0e850bd2b0185f4Block Operator
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