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 4006334 Details
Epoch: 185 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4008243 epoch_slot_no: 12243 block_no: 4006157 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1026 time: 2020-04-08 17:45:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7666b9e554f2460941a78d33de927d39cdcbcea0b67f672ec7f60c6f9c5c3bd8Block Operator
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