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 4007997 Details
Epoch: 185 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4009906 epoch_slot_no: 13906 block_no: 4007820 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2392 time: 2020-04-09 03:00:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe2ef3e46cc553a547111ab0be5f3ed8efe71250ecd4bb742a5c226ac7d753546Block Operator
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