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 4005445 Details
Epoch: 185 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4007354 epoch_slot_no: 11354 block_no: 4005268 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 989 time: 2020-04-08 12:49:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf26e384c7629565c2bd590660c00e598afb2635f67e3a1d2d429b4946e602c20Block Operator
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