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 4004912 Details
Epoch: 185 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4006821 epoch_slot_no: 10821 block_no: 4004735 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1464 time: 2020-04-08 09:51:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x35375b1ee970ee5b0f96cf32c8219732f5bba94b95a3016661d10d230381a1bcBlock Operator
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