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 4009469 Details
Epoch: 185 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4011378 epoch_slot_no: 15378 block_no: 4009292 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 991 time: 2020-04-09 11:10:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa8546fd7896245dbad1f247568b0ef8931720bee0b6af71308c6c9fa3511b4dbBlock Operator
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