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 4005652 Details
Epoch: 185 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4007561 epoch_slot_no: 11561 block_no: 4005475 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1321 time: 2020-04-08 13:58:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3de4748ea5cac73e7ff7a6cbc12774d5965f4a7bb5d1f6536f51532c6831026dBlock Operator
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