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 4006018 Details
Epoch: 185 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4007927 epoch_slot_no: 11927 block_no: 4005841 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2460 time: 2020-04-08 16:00:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2c2d0f561b708911ee2a72039392fccc1e11af9196b3da7d1eab65519872c056Block Operator
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