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 4009437 Details
Epoch: 185 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4011346 epoch_slot_no: 15346 block_no: 4009260 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1352 time: 2020-04-09 11:00:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb00208af49f7e436d6291179d047b409739bfb112086722bc2f4959c046687aeBlock Operator
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