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 4004188 Details
Epoch: 185 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 4006097 epoch_slot_no: 10097 block_no: 4004011 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 14963 time: 2020-04-08 05:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6484eeb688807acfdda9a392f5ba625a2dcba7cf1bfee8be226c22c8c9912a5fBlock Operator
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