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 4007973 Details
Epoch: 185 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4009882 epoch_slot_no: 13882 block_no: 4007796 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2405 time: 2020-04-09 02:52:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x803d53f0608ba1604e8afe68a283e603c6f469994e2056795494f3d5e6818f76Block Operator
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