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 4001856 Details
Epoch: 185 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4003765 epoch_slot_no: 7765 block_no: 4001679 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1825 time: 2020-04-07 16:53:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xef53214158ec4e33782ac388096429b027d06f587c28b1f0e28f96e623714f5cBlock Operator
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