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 4002418 Details
Epoch: 185 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4004327 epoch_slot_no: 8327 block_no: 4002241 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1858 time: 2020-04-07 20:00:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x20f1d244b80a4ae1a72305c1989bbda91da497f5a8009a5d6f5dbbc3f9037209Block Operator
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