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 4008759 Details
Epoch: 185 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4010668 epoch_slot_no: 14668 block_no: 4008582 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1681 time: 2020-04-09 07:14:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfdddf8198bf16f0308b7250f322ebd3ad7b15c4824696f9907b274fc7f714b8aBlock Operator
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