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 4000817 Details
Epoch: 185 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4002725 epoch_slot_no: 6725 block_no: 4000640 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3280 time: 2020-04-07 11:06:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4480a92c7a1a3356f6a8b22b7463319ec460a1e6d52a9c7cdfc6f5f1bf13f49cBlock Operator
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