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 4007599 Details
Epoch: 185 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4009508 epoch_slot_no: 13508 block_no: 4007422 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1534 time: 2020-04-09 00:47:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9bcb6c9ff86262e45ebd64b73ae7c8cb51c460bd425a0ca967a10e53044eeb0eBlock Operator
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