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 4008592 Details
Epoch: 185 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4010501 epoch_slot_no: 14501 block_no: 4008415 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 995 time: 2020-04-09 06:18:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x97bfc3da04af50dbbaf1aec6df87f8a51483e9dc3ca04dd1d7accfdafd5f23eeBlock Operator
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