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 4008693 Details
Epoch: 185 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4010602 epoch_slot_no: 14602 block_no: 4008516 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3745 time: 2020-04-09 06:52:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9f78382f5ad25da1bd28d2d9e6decedca66393def19ab687d47f9e06fc4e093dBlock Operator
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