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 4009327 Details
Epoch: 185 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4011236 epoch_slot_no: 15236 block_no: 4009150 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 991 time: 2020-04-09 10:23:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdec964f4c112d1ba802681ce58edc5b14c40d0d2e028a70f42c897b7514e1aacBlock Operator
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