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 4008609 Details
Epoch: 185 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4010518 epoch_slot_no: 14518 block_no: 4008432 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 995 time: 2020-04-09 06:24:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xec3afc95d0819c32b59464b2d9e5dfdd28e3cd78b29f762865e3e8ab091c68baBlock Operator
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