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 4001522 Details
Epoch: 185 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4003430 epoch_slot_no: 7430 block_no: 4001345 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1990 time: 2020-04-07 15:01:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x441a94f034c75143cb9b466022b4a899ac2c289a5be417d53ed3023a6b83745dBlock Operator
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