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 4009368 Details
Epoch: 185 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4011277 epoch_slot_no: 15277 block_no: 4009191 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2034 time: 2020-04-09 10:37:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xab3c34a00b4fc61152dd7d1b5d92272d65965fda48f7768c819d9aacd5e755a8Block Operator
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