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 4001490 Details
Epoch: 185 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4003398 epoch_slot_no: 7398 block_no: 4001313 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2963 time: 2020-04-07 14:50:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xaf5b08b6276d2c38dc3ddd87f327e7c84d192783552062573574a69ce49a159aBlock Operator
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