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 4009716 Details
Epoch: 185 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4011625 epoch_slot_no: 15625 block_no: 4009539 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 991 time: 2020-04-09 12:33:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x35ba48a68b50fa3545fcb7764c723927b8f85a903d1cc1909d1690521ff213e0Block Operator
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