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 4008658 Details
Epoch: 185 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4010567 epoch_slot_no: 14567 block_no: 4008481 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1311 time: 2020-04-09 06:40:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xeabdce2489396627e3ae1188e4428e56e7e073932a8db75c8b1048067ea6ac0cBlock Operator
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