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 4005896 Details
Epoch: 185 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4007805 epoch_slot_no: 11805 block_no: 4005719 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3522 time: 2020-04-08 15:19:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe1c09dc2922f673425e2a7a4a4a47280a1fc92d80a9830ce6699b59df2bcdc5dBlock Operator
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