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 4007276 Details
Epoch: 185 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4009185 epoch_slot_no: 13185 block_no: 4007099 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 995 time: 2020-04-08 22:59:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x05000e39a37e3f2122abbd1f444f314ad1621e84c7f550618f25ecc79ed22d8aBlock Operator
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