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 4004512 Details
Epoch: 185 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4006421 epoch_slot_no: 10421 block_no: 4004335 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1498 time: 2020-04-08 07:38:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd1329bb56d80c50f2a1ba98dfe9c3fbbe5155ca9827bba033968c0159f13ecc4Block Operator
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