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 4000914 Details
Epoch: 185 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4002822 epoch_slot_no: 6822 block_no: 4000737 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2838 time: 2020-04-07 11:38:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe4da4f82ff119900669a77a73f05a153159c72c8e6f6441f0aa2871a2765dabfBlock Operator
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