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 4001578 Details
Epoch: 185 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4003486 epoch_slot_no: 7486 block_no: 4001401 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1976 time: 2020-04-07 15:20:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x25a87d12fcc77432a0e2c4b450491fa3af6f0a2aa1540092234bf29927eeacb0Block Operator
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