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 4003336 Details
Epoch: 185 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4005245 epoch_slot_no: 9245 block_no: 4003159 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1313 time: 2020-04-08 01:06:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfbfcaec72f3bf87021839b9b617e9dace719fb357f8d6fc215eb22853d85d9eeBlock Operator
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