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 4006768 Details
Epoch: 185 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4008677 epoch_slot_no: 12677 block_no: 4006591 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 964 time: 2020-04-08 20:10:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe1ae1cc4cdf105f2e276e0c624a096c7b898977c589587f4346686b66661aaaeBlock Operator
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