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 4005477 Details
Epoch: 185 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4007386 epoch_slot_no: 11386 block_no: 4005300 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 993 time: 2020-04-08 13:00:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3a3289f0ee451c9c5f9bfed8ac972457292f8fc4bbdc7ba5fc0e6739f0e477c4Block Operator
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