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 4006348 Details
Epoch: 185 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4008257 epoch_slot_no: 12257 block_no: 4006171 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2104 time: 2020-04-08 17:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x037537d5d4b556e236a219143ef4b01a44b0240d969454c25949c1103a202affBlock Operator
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