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 4006815 Details
Epoch: 185 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4008724 epoch_slot_no: 12724 block_no: 4006638 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1342 time: 2020-04-08 20:26:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdba3d70016db9e9fe2ec55cfb62f0ef747bda16dff5094a8c20fa9bed764ac60Block Operator
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