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 4009208 Details
Epoch: 185 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4011117 epoch_slot_no: 15117 block_no: 4009031 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1534 time: 2020-04-09 09:43:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb2e248583c779f3a46af865c73d9a6f6dd1c33a607e83e3233f0ca6ffa887828Block Operator
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