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 4007747 Details
Epoch: 185 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4009656 epoch_slot_no: 13656 block_no: 4007570 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1040 time: 2020-04-09 01:36:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1db6bdb7393db38ab4c84fbadd7997b923e98bb81fd53c8b06ab8c583975c18fBlock Operator
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