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 4008703 Details
Epoch: 185 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4010612 epoch_slot_no: 14612 block_no: 4008526 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 4313 time: 2020-04-09 06:55:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa9132aad4298226dee7ad09ac5fd444ec0d11ec59d912d03cc725415d8d9b5f3Block Operator
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