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 4007674 Details
Epoch: 185 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4009583 epoch_slot_no: 13583 block_no: 4007497 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 995 time: 2020-04-09 01:12:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x43022a509e58741c0afb7ce805f3f63bb04c645f3a8f1433cdd24fc26013bb66Block Operator
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