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 4007705 Details
Epoch: 185 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4009614 epoch_slot_no: 13614 block_no: 4007528 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2740 time: 2020-04-09 01:22:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x54165b56827aa7a70c94fef1b21d492b00ec037416441f6d93eb029ab3b555ebBlock Operator
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