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 4009524 Details
Epoch: 185 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4011433 epoch_slot_no: 15433 block_no: 4009347 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1672 time: 2020-04-09 11:29:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf54e7ed51f8340338b808b2fcadd5f45bc624a7522ffb093bc06d29c01e959b9Block Operator
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