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 4003875 Details
Epoch: 185 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4005784 epoch_slot_no: 9784 block_no: 4003698 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1746 time: 2020-04-08 04:06:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x34d3cf6e800a15f19eb6ad0fd0b585fb12abd14224a404a7171f7a6fbf7eb416Block Operator
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