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 4002384 Details
Epoch: 185 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4004293 epoch_slot_no: 8293 block_no: 4002207 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1529 time: 2020-04-07 19:49:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x18cad502cfe992e04c5e2134f2f6b52d7fd4e8c89bb0ed9e4935ed9fd9dd188fBlock Operator
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