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 4008101 Details
Epoch: 185 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4010010 epoch_slot_no: 14010 block_no: 4007924 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 5778 time: 2020-04-09 03:34:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x06d105bdee8157d31c6cc2f30c4335177d4ab336f44421c59172e74e3bbb7d12Block Operator
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