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 4021307 Details
Epoch: 186 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4023228 epoch_slot_no: 5628 block_no: 4021130 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2039 time: 2020-04-12 05:00:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb9e9bde0f0418d98c2d274e85bcdbea8c9eb10b05b883643365e329c8926148aBlock Operator
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