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 4003123 Details
Epoch: 185 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4005032 epoch_slot_no: 9032 block_no: 4002946 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 989 time: 2020-04-07 23:55:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xee08042d62fb3851ce803aeb24cbe667209c7d7ae0031091f53241c476cd76b2Block Operator
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