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 4007819 Details
Epoch: 185 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4009728 epoch_slot_no: 13728 block_no: 4007642 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2432 time: 2020-04-09 02:00:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf6c6b06a2633e7d5fc55f82b4ddd1c7153e4596f5b21ce3734110e3a673a30a5Block Operator
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