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 4006989 Details
Epoch: 185 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4008898 epoch_slot_no: 12898 block_no: 4006812 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2266 time: 2020-04-08 21:24:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x44203c82139986cf171f3dd0c320c81e09616bb7906083e1a4dacc109032810cBlock Operator
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