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 4005668 Details
Epoch: 185 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4007577 epoch_slot_no: 11577 block_no: 4005491 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1383 time: 2020-04-08 14:03:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x874bd1e89c9fabcf10aa325202b30cf6cca7f182b9c8e3cbb22a00ef5a2788b8Block Operator
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