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 4004981 Details
Epoch: 185 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4006890 epoch_slot_no: 10890 block_no: 4004804 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1030 time: 2020-04-08 10:14:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2a3a82f672080b730192d877f0612f4e8f51db9962b4f6c1760112a1ede241d4Block Operator
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