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 4007788 Details
Epoch: 185 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4009697 epoch_slot_no: 13697 block_no: 4007611 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 8777 time: 2020-04-09 01:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe898a642f4f27c0b6640ef4de5532d0e42ffcd013eb39d39793f6fc35a3ad56aBlock Operator
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