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 4021306 Details
Epoch: 186 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4023227 epoch_slot_no: 5627 block_no: 4021129 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2953 time: 2020-04-12 05:00:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x16786a5be7f79153d6747ca84fd6ada0e32963240b8c434b86fb29863999630dBlock Operator
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