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 4002657 Details
Epoch: 185 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4004566 epoch_slot_no: 8566 block_no: 4002480 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3594 time: 2020-04-07 21:20:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xafc1a1ae246a0716a32c39095f0b7074229ce2ddd6f6a74b9388621a44bc1029Block Operator
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