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 4002400 Details
Epoch: 185 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4004309 epoch_slot_no: 8309 block_no: 4002223 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1307 time: 2020-04-07 19:54:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x40a5fafa948e3d9053339d7871447c3994574181bdc0df5dbb10c9b4e18f502bBlock Operator
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