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 4000850 Details
Epoch: 185 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4002758 epoch_slot_no: 6758 block_no: 4000673 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2050 time: 2020-04-07 11:17:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb193f79fd0ce8c04e420033de2ce9754628d6e04c3b1ce3adb3384ae65df077cBlock Operator
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