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 4023256 Details
Epoch: 186 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 4025177 epoch_slot_no: 7577 block_no: 4023079 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 5776 time: 2020-04-12 15:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3f681238665c72069391ebbd6b3af056d001f5f9bfad051f44ae289841f5f9c7Block Operator
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