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 4001887 Details
Epoch: 185 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4003796 epoch_slot_no: 7796 block_no: 4001710 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1604 time: 2020-04-07 17:03:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x406d9331871ba7b6851737c5406c39f10e215dd7ba3ab1b33fba5854214300c2Block Operator
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