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 4007684 Details
Epoch: 185 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4009593 epoch_slot_no: 13593 block_no: 4007507 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1286 time: 2020-04-09 01:15:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x46cc80e060f4b910242e855f95e533794e1db554620044ce8004c235614a98c9Block Operator
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