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 4009166 Details
Epoch: 185 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4011075 epoch_slot_no: 15075 block_no: 4008989 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1681 time: 2020-04-09 09:29:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd853f18e55040b9005e6fc6efcd83a7d7f305e53684463e58b91b906b6caf38bBlock Operator
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