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 4004320 Details
Epoch: 185 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4006229 epoch_slot_no: 10229 block_no: 4004143 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1358 time: 2020-04-08 06:34:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe46d846c361be7ccf1c4253cb63002953fff62f5df9b67f3624e5d27bd63d7d8Block Operator
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