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 4023052 Details
Epoch: 186 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4024973 epoch_slot_no: 7373 block_no: 4022875 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1057 time: 2020-04-12 14:42:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0a76db8dfd50b5bb93cbe87eeab2b4b8dacb9c6a88823c5408a7c2afb957ebbaBlock Operator
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