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 4003951 Details
Epoch: 185 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4005860 epoch_slot_no: 9860 block_no: 4003774 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1030 time: 2020-04-08 04:31:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8a73b7c4798aba4ad0e8d4cba293223aed468406e6eabb70dddd853573b1f300Block Operator
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