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 4003986 Details
Epoch: 185 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4005895 epoch_slot_no: 9895 block_no: 4003809 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3255 time: 2020-04-08 04:43:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa5cdf5bc2289589ed479034e99e4beec9590727ead553f1fc7b6dae7190660f4Block Operator
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