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 4005749 Details
Epoch: 185 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4007658 epoch_slot_no: 11658 block_no: 4005572 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2196 time: 2020-04-08 14:30:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x72e7fda63db9ac3f51f61726a4031d82bad1dfe625aac65ca14e9189c49e99e2Block Operator
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