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 4001848 Details
Epoch: 185 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 4003757 epoch_slot_no: 7757 block_no: 4001671 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 6148 time: 2020-04-07 16:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa5d9ff10445452f53bf4be01c72172b12342344a713aa77d6b7aea2833b18af9Block Operator
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