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 4004350 Details
Epoch: 185 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4006259 epoch_slot_no: 10259 block_no: 4004173 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2279 time: 2020-04-08 06:44:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x054200f73320d65d90110af71b5cfbe9bd3c8e9a9d6bde1f2914117894d6050dBlock Operator
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