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 4007197 Details
Epoch: 185 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4009106 epoch_slot_no: 13106 block_no: 4007020 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1841 time: 2020-04-08 22:33:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4d63bc28ec60579ea01227522d6a11c07c4c27edf072fb814105294f14a0fdf1Block Operator
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