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 4003910 Details
Epoch: 185 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4005819 epoch_slot_no: 9819 block_no: 4003733 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2738 time: 2020-04-08 04:17:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc2c4561d9a8620b3dd8a95edbb6bbb92c58bce8f8b79a79be0371e35e07862c2Block Operator
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