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 4008385 Details
Epoch: 185 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4010294 epoch_slot_no: 14294 block_no: 4008208 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1344 time: 2020-04-09 05:09:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4ba61098e4b6320a872cce7682627d9b69bb61e7ba2841ad9d092b970dbb7415Block Operator
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