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 4009894 Details
Epoch: 185 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4011803 epoch_slot_no: 15803 block_no: 4009717 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1443 time: 2020-04-09 13:32:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb466ac59b1db3a5b82b1a8fcb02bb351dbc0e89e0e9380e9271e29b974ed8e47Block Operator
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