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 4007280 Details
Epoch: 185 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4009189 epoch_slot_no: 13189 block_no: 4007103 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3008 time: 2020-04-08 23:01:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdc319d829c1dc9d5298867e503e7c8a411c5c8343f5887f5c34c68faf4f1a0beBlock Operator
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