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 4005448 Details
Epoch: 185 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 4007357 epoch_slot_no: 11357 block_no: 4005271 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 4092 time: 2020-04-08 12:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdfc23e2e554e22f22cc15cd389a9e14e6e931851ce0f8bda3db15f9a7c49c154Block Operator
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