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 4008074 Details
Epoch: 185 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4009983 epoch_slot_no: 13983 block_no: 4007897 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1290 time: 2020-04-09 03:25:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x903488214f3be2bf514ba56c38fbb079cfb289ff1ef49a22b15d60422dc4af3bBlock Operator
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