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 4007627 Details
Epoch: 185 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4009536 epoch_slot_no: 13536 block_no: 4007450 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 4132 time: 2020-04-09 00:56:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1a25bffa33d14d302bc73bf4052dc6a5304d0ce51dcd4dcf127db1cd0d05f62fBlock Operator
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