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 4004368 Details
Epoch: 185 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4006277 epoch_slot_no: 10277 block_no: 4004191 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 8084 time: 2020-04-08 06:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x20418062a7b405a76e8093c77e4ee70e000daea23fb4aee7ee36336979f455a8Block Operator
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