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 4007721 Details
Epoch: 185 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4009630 epoch_slot_no: 13630 block_no: 4007544 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1447 time: 2020-04-09 01:28:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x53719f2a527e10053759b314847536fa473d2755adda093bacb08281326e21bcBlock Operator
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