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 4008132 Details
Epoch: 185 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4010041 epoch_slot_no: 14041 block_no: 4007955 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3318 time: 2020-04-09 03:45:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf57a1ab0059f77a0b52988ac2fb1ca5811194e7454a7b9f0639c4f41fc0a7f5dBlock Operator
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