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 4008626 Details
Epoch: 185 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4010535 epoch_slot_no: 14535 block_no: 4008449 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 4091 time: 2020-04-09 06:29:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1aaa750b3166d9cb265b5ce00d56a41ebbb1fd770c9650f42098fb73b1a9f40bBlock Operator
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