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 4007784 Details
Epoch: 185 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4009693 epoch_slot_no: 13693 block_no: 4007607 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1176 time: 2020-04-09 01:49:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x642d96e8e3f9e91ba6e31f64c9d0111ed00e5a3e885406e90daaa926d4788473Block Operator
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