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 4001966 Details
Epoch: 185 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4003875 epoch_slot_no: 7875 block_no: 4001789 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 991 time: 2020-04-07 17:29:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x006508b2703a11bf60840f9ed2df201fcae234abaebce494c196d57a9f59385eBlock Operator
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