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 4023421 Details
Epoch: 186 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4025342 epoch_slot_no: 7742 block_no: 4023244 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3102 time: 2020-04-12 16:45:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xde075477f318d192acbae8e78a4e79ba84849d9df71bc3b84034cf86e7284ab8Block Operator
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