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 4002515 Details
Epoch: 185 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4004424 epoch_slot_no: 8424 block_no: 4002338 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3988 time: 2020-04-07 20:32:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x17b1cc4683d097d7cf777507e1ef3f23ef04d2e2de30f373cc5dd83b59738260Block Operator
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