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 4005158 Details
Epoch: 185 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4007067 epoch_slot_no: 11067 block_no: 4004981 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1901 time: 2020-04-08 11:13:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa02d06e80dd5ccb6f388ec2ed6a27ee61b802c50219813986c6f20a76d6c0a05Block Operator
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