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 4008307 Details
Epoch: 185 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4010216 epoch_slot_no: 14216 block_no: 4008130 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2174 time: 2020-04-09 04:43:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xda7bafe5dad11d72e738c812d7873cf7d205a6bb1ac53b189e91c122b9e451d0Block Operator
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