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 4006349 Details
Epoch: 185 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4008258 epoch_slot_no: 12258 block_no: 4006172 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2478 time: 2020-04-08 17:50:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x64e53950372c3854a74835380d8ee910cc0b0198b96ffc1af4aac00178f8959dBlock Operator
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