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 4008145 Details
Epoch: 185 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4010054 epoch_slot_no: 14054 block_no: 4007968 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 4485 time: 2020-04-09 03:49:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x536ca14ff2c75a3eb718c0385894f2766f6bd81223a0f5127dac1fbb07a115a8Block Operator
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