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 4005543 Details
Epoch: 185 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4007452 epoch_slot_no: 11452 block_no: 4005366 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1030 time: 2020-04-08 13:22:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x532bf8ab7ec08ee1c5389ff90b726b639d57b6d9ed28248f708a61a5f380c5f1Block Operator
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