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 4001606 Details
Epoch: 185 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4003514 epoch_slot_no: 7514 block_no: 4001429 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2220 time: 2020-04-07 15:29:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbfb872afe4b5b2dd89c9b2be78a00be2b7af6e0535b4cdad92960428de29674cBlock Operator
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