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 4008921 Details
Epoch: 185 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4010830 epoch_slot_no: 14830 block_no: 4008744 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 991 time: 2020-04-09 08:08:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x953db1d97a9c9144af38af96f0495296e5e785796dddeefa7f41cdd9feb7b662Block Operator
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