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 4008671 Details
Epoch: 185 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4010580 epoch_slot_no: 14580 block_no: 4008494 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1135 time: 2020-04-09 06:44:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf04932bde331c438e8f3440b4520ab9d20fcfa60b43b9227b904cbd0a2eace69Block Operator
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