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 4005404 Details
Epoch: 185 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4007313 epoch_slot_no: 11313 block_no: 4005227 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1311 time: 2020-04-08 12:35:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfa93fc72ca4f219cebcb4c04326f82743a1ed351f13fec51e7a924ce8e9180eaBlock Operator
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