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 4004908 Details
Epoch: 185 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 4006817 epoch_slot_no: 10817 block_no: 4004731 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 11340 time: 2020-04-08 09:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x93e4a4c23144cd79a71225bf3e1a10fda01948912a5f9f6cf0b27b1408593728Block Operator
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