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 4006487 Details
Epoch: 185 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4008396 epoch_slot_no: 12396 block_no: 4006310 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1687 time: 2020-04-08 18:36:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2cc5fe69883a864b6678d5e4dc08c80b20cb0844558b8896f261982498234aafBlock Operator
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