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 4005130 Details
Epoch: 185 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4007039 epoch_slot_no: 11039 block_no: 4004953 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1375 time: 2020-04-08 11:04:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc0cc97922fad8af0a3c461a7cb96785eee40cdbf284f753fa5df5a2ec0169bfcBlock Operator
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