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 4008913 Details
Epoch: 185 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 4010822 epoch_slot_no: 14822 block_no: 4008736 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3425 time: 2020-04-09 08:05:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x186592896b0307b6ba91a7bf97f0d50529fdc91608344944ae6f75a1b1e786c4Block Operator
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