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 4005962 Details
Epoch: 185 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4007871 epoch_slot_no: 11871 block_no: 4005785 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1170 time: 2020-04-08 15:41:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8273e3052cf9430639938c4133e20e34ea3bedaeaf8b91ee1b92476edfcdfdb7Block Operator
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