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 4003737 Details
Epoch: 185 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4005646 epoch_slot_no: 9646 block_no: 4003560 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1174 time: 2020-04-08 03:20:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1e8696b7d81e93714e4166e77b777ee91552dc4f73223ef13522643588d508cbBlock Operator
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