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 4000080 Details
Epoch: 185 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 4001988 epoch_slot_no: 5988 block_no: 3999903 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 7180 time: 2020-04-07 07:00:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9b09ec34fec984d24e5127e4954c731bce6b5790d9cbbd33d77545b5797c3908Block Operator
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