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 4008038 Details
Epoch: 185 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4009947 epoch_slot_no: 13947 block_no: 4007861 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2017 time: 2020-04-09 03:13:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2cdfd553a2abe67897158c6f52b5c28f712c0c5a8042c9e482db36df26628c13Block Operator
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