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 4005359 Details
Epoch: 185 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4007268 epoch_slot_no: 11268 block_no: 4005182 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3194 time: 2020-04-08 12:20:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6376899fc6565be73033ce5c8113a91d4bca04a9265dd3c7679ae83a1e8abaacBlock Operator
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