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 4009955 Details
Epoch: 185 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4011864 epoch_slot_no: 15864 block_no: 4009778 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1606 time: 2020-04-09 13:52:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x60c04e281da1942b3e784448c5e41fd12cd893b3577858cba10bf2c8530ece88Block Operator
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