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 4005190 Details
Epoch: 185 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4007099 epoch_slot_no: 11099 block_no: 4005013 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 944 time: 2020-04-08 11:24:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1820e986243a49fccadb18ba4a544323d150541f1bfb209a84d95b3d0b064ed9Block Operator
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