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 4000818 Details
Epoch: 185 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4002726 epoch_slot_no: 6726 block_no: 4000641 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2403 time: 2020-04-07 11:06:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5262f38d955b03474bfd1265a253155c9410d74aae5ff07043e11c8a2cd209d0Block Operator
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