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 4005392 Details
Epoch: 185 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4007301 epoch_slot_no: 11301 block_no: 4005215 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1888 time: 2020-04-08 12:31:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1a98a6510310699621b04918485445d5dce48f4d74897aa2580e193fb4eeb72dBlock Operator
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