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 4005200 Details
Epoch: 185 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 4007109 epoch_slot_no: 11109 block_no: 4005023 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 4093 time: 2020-04-08 11:27:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x624aa56fa81a6bacde043d30dcbc4c53657e45ce2def821ed9c8fb2650f64b6cBlock Operator
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