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 4001506 Details
Epoch: 185 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4003414 epoch_slot_no: 7414 block_no: 4001329 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3804 time: 2020-04-07 14:56:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5fce6dd2dbc07cd72de8e1fd0a498e42ff6f96568c2e4e705d2560bee8a2f333Block Operator
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