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 4007491 Details
Epoch: 185 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4009400 epoch_slot_no: 13400 block_no: 4007314 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 962 time: 2020-04-09 00:11:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x549e3950e3e6b6de89958127103db05b25e6e9e3693188c7bd45d2a82c029b6cBlock Operator
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