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 4004462 Details
Epoch: 185 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4006371 epoch_slot_no: 10371 block_no: 4004285 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3054 time: 2020-04-08 07:21:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc1479ea96016b896c29d89a097e3f30e1db2248a4ceced21ff075349c6ceba3aBlock Operator
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