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 4007880 Details
Epoch: 185 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4009789 epoch_slot_no: 13789 block_no: 4007703 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2649 time: 2020-04-09 02:21:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x91c3fcc6254f3da447dc292123bbc3fea83c3dcc061d53138f4317feeb275c8eBlock Operator
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