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 4008629 Details
Epoch: 185 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4010538 epoch_slot_no: 14538 block_no: 4008452 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3488 time: 2020-04-09 06:30:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa6e4cec9aa2a01348cac78fc75add876b149330f2a988f451a0a196465db8329Block Operator
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