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 4009134 Details
Epoch: 185 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4011043 epoch_slot_no: 15043 block_no: 4008957 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2679 time: 2020-04-09 09:19:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xec06615b4cf8829877a19f889b9dce8a48feae8dcf07fad57d7a5a3d096af3a9Block Operator
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