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 4009062 Details
Epoch: 185 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4010971 epoch_slot_no: 14971 block_no: 4008885 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2745 time: 2020-04-09 08:55:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd0a1001eeab58da53b417a077d9ab1d2e81375575e546e1e475523481041d260Block Operator
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