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 4008142 Details
Epoch: 185 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4010051 epoch_slot_no: 14051 block_no: 4007965 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1532 time: 2020-04-09 03:48:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x996dbe93d3abaa21223bd2b08cf6c1e04859bd28f53faf9a8f4d529414fa76bdBlock Operator
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