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 4006273 Details
Epoch: 185 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4008182 epoch_slot_no: 12182 block_no: 4006096 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2246 time: 2020-04-08 17:25:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x45d6963fbbf2c7b4fd6d0b93a17ce3dc09b4739ece8783f2a0b7a6e7a22055b1Block Operator
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