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 4007789 Details
Epoch: 185 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4009698 epoch_slot_no: 13698 block_no: 4007612 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2261 time: 2020-04-09 01:50:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1aad213e9f10444c3187f0ab8705d0f95ec8c8aa33bcfd2040f1b54dea4354efBlock Operator
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