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 4007911 Details
Epoch: 185 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4009820 epoch_slot_no: 13820 block_no: 4007734 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3968 time: 2020-04-09 02:31:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2cae9b63d576105bc3ffed6225d047f97c5e5bd59ea2ac66e5503377598b5546Block Operator
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