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 4008712 Details
Epoch: 185 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4010621 epoch_slot_no: 14621 block_no: 4008535 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1323 time: 2020-04-09 06:58:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0171d40bd0ff9cb5194ca9078d792a3d0d51cf0acca7e84ef1d393e69aad629bBlock Operator
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