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 4006266 Details
Epoch: 185 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4008175 epoch_slot_no: 12175 block_no: 4006089 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1026 time: 2020-04-08 17:23:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3667498ec17383343da047422d3f7c486434d3a374a97dffc5ecc2317002216aBlock Operator
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