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 4005086 Details
Epoch: 185 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4006995 epoch_slot_no: 10995 block_no: 4004909 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1383 time: 2020-04-08 10:49:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x10f8edc01e341fa1812609341de74b626cb68da9687612725f34b0bc2edf0be0Block Operator
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