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 4008065 Details
Epoch: 185 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4009974 epoch_slot_no: 13974 block_no: 4007888 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1126 time: 2020-04-09 03:22:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2d8a459925264c36874a83d5cd84da8d4d5c12e99a00a679a548118965350eb1Block Operator
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