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 4007354 Details
Epoch: 185 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4009263 epoch_slot_no: 13263 block_no: 4007177 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 4232 time: 2020-04-08 23:25:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x46570ba4301a4741b453b6d65400a9bd937ab78378f654c639ed2289ace4d7d7Block Operator
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