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 4009279 Details
Epoch: 185 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4011188 epoch_slot_no: 15188 block_no: 4009102 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1176 time: 2020-04-09 10:07:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7bb3e702615cad002bdc64c8d54f226a50af2091800301b4339cbc2da71adaf4Block Operator
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