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 4007069 Details
Epoch: 185 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4008978 epoch_slot_no: 12978 block_no: 4006892 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2922 time: 2020-04-08 21:50:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf461965af58ca12597e6d7ad53013c5d27cebdbc00c2622fc55bf6f9159e091cBlock Operator
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