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 4009182 Details
Epoch: 185 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4011091 epoch_slot_no: 15091 block_no: 4009005 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1677 time: 2020-04-09 09:35:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x62c634a9e0054169a58f58d9ae71ed3ad2e09b86764b3883a14f4f8607ca6798Block Operator
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