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 4002416 Details
Epoch: 185 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4004325 epoch_slot_no: 8325 block_no: 4002239 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3024 time: 2020-04-07 19:59:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x70e4156d06ad29efa98e3ec1120a4436233a4f30b2fee6421409102dd59fc7b3Block Operator
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