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 4001937 Details
Epoch: 185 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4003846 epoch_slot_no: 7846 block_no: 4001760 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1980 time: 2020-04-07 17:20:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x08979876d626f834997081c62475205a2c249862209e46a8138731ee2d78de1cBlock Operator
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