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 4009948 Details
Epoch: 185 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4011857 epoch_slot_no: 15857 block_no: 4009771 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 4613 time: 2020-04-09 13:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2e79a2a1c24beb93e880567c5758852c6a20380c029691ca90b1d602d7086fc3Block Operator
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