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 4000834 Details
Epoch: 185 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4002742 epoch_slot_no: 6742 block_no: 4000657 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1635 time: 2020-04-07 11:12:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x747b6c24aa599c6c9499950da3e39d00543edfac4c302b75f231707c0f82e3baBlock Operator
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