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 4004902 Details
Epoch: 185 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4006811 epoch_slot_no: 10811 block_no: 4004725 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1030 time: 2020-04-08 09:48:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6436e91a3e9caf8a7b9d43633f43e1335eaf48e0c601c137c921190f22ca87edBlock Operator
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