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 4000866 Details
Epoch: 185 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4002774 epoch_slot_no: 6774 block_no: 4000689 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2416 time: 2020-04-07 11:22:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x625c90c10952eadb384436b392324b8fec5bbc33e013640ce39233cf116c9e51Block Operator
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