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 4000673 Details
Epoch: 185 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4002581 epoch_slot_no: 6581 block_no: 4000496 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 5354 time: 2020-04-07 10:18:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb5a1e612b10c3d2c0171243a87f10b48fdffbb2a060062ae1ab88afaac5ed493Block Operator
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