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 4005702 Details
Epoch: 185 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4007611 epoch_slot_no: 11611 block_no: 4005525 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1722 time: 2020-04-08 14:15:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x37d73273e5cc33020c05cd0b9019af5b35719385fce6bc881459f6a63f989bd1Block Operator
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