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 4009476 Details
Epoch: 185 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4011385 epoch_slot_no: 15385 block_no: 4009299 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2337 time: 2020-04-09 11:13:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7a8903033cbfd353e6e4a18bdc96bbc636183b910716deda6f1e8ee17fe777c2Block Operator
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