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 4008889 Details
Epoch: 185 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4010798 epoch_slot_no: 14798 block_no: 4008712 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 991 time: 2020-04-09 07:57:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2857e38fa1b7cf10a940f99cf91727f0f148e258121e8e16f32d37e585eb53dbBlock Operator
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