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 4007538 Details
Epoch: 185 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4009447 epoch_slot_no: 13447 block_no: 4007361 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2678 time: 2020-04-09 00:27:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x86bbbc61b856270954db55b59b5989e3995e1259a77a5a11f25ac112896ea354Block Operator
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