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 4004991 Details
Epoch: 185 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4006900 epoch_slot_no: 10900 block_no: 4004814 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 7353 time: 2020-04-08 10:18:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x86089fb48966c747437b22604b3b2985afdd22e49b32cc75b5f2987948e89edaBlock Operator
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