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 4004728 Details
Epoch: 185 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 4006637 epoch_slot_no: 10637 block_no: 4004551 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 10422 time: 2020-04-08 08:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc8083f0a5adfdf521c374d4aad9e8fcd194b3ab3ab68746df34211a9e899868aBlock Operator
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