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 4007896 Details
Epoch: 185 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 4009805 epoch_slot_no: 13805 block_no: 4007719 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 4035 time: 2020-04-09 02:26:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x46b0045020a520041e59fbd9698e3762b397b52b44c25bd0daef286dfc5c4ff4Block Operator
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