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 4023242 Details
Epoch: 186 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4025163 epoch_slot_no: 7563 block_no: 4023065 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 958 time: 2020-04-12 15:45:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x54bfdec1f98ef4eb2c853f2f12a046fca6f438efb7322b701e8af0bd26a0f1b8Block Operator
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