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 4006006 Details
Epoch: 185 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4007915 epoch_slot_no: 11915 block_no: 4005829 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 940 time: 2020-04-08 15:56:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3ab2e0ea65b5cbded53038910f4874fc840facab57405df22718030aa5300f7eBlock Operator
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