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 4003874 Details
Epoch: 185 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4005783 epoch_slot_no: 9783 block_no: 4003697 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1921 time: 2020-04-08 04:05:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x910d57f25afb4335c02804a245e37bf394b93daf573d9106cee1127c22e158bbBlock Operator
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