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 4007181 Details
Epoch: 185 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4009090 epoch_slot_no: 13090 block_no: 4007004 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 991 time: 2020-04-08 22:28:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x52894a1084ab5089081ce7c86185fbd6ece6060e47e426727a81aff2ab366720Block Operator
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