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 4002488 Details
Epoch: 185 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4004397 epoch_slot_no: 8397 block_no: 4002311 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 958 time: 2020-04-07 20:23:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x376917468231d46ce095a8dc2c5c205ca69850f07d0495f2f5a88e40bd619419Block Operator
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