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 4008677 Details
Epoch: 185 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4010586 epoch_slot_no: 14586 block_no: 4008500 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2329 time: 2020-04-09 06:46:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1ca4f86186e3be92ce22b9fec955c987bd6c9571890da748f48c875e965e7bbaBlock Operator
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