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 4004542 Details
Epoch: 185 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4006451 epoch_slot_no: 10451 block_no: 4004365 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 6452 time: 2020-04-08 07:48:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd2342407f10dbeb84eb31c159e2f25498e25d8f2c1913e7ee13556a33e5ed016Block Operator
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