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 4007005 Details
Epoch: 185 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4008914 epoch_slot_no: 12914 block_no: 4006828 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3977 time: 2020-04-08 21:29:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1641eb48801d9224b168aeb3b4b0ecb9c8a209fb9831731da129cbdd757c25e6Block Operator
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