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 4002209 Details
Epoch: 185 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4004118 epoch_slot_no: 8118 block_no: 4002032 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 987 time: 2020-04-07 18:50:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x70fa10d9d5cc55176370abaa06f7331c1b7611ced4feb3f25fbfc569c0b56ed6Block Operator
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