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 4023486 Details
Epoch: 186 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4025407 epoch_slot_no: 7807 block_no: 4023309 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1311 time: 2020-04-12 17:07:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0948174ed7b0232004611e5614415bd6a30b9b8d15daaaa477121138f57f5973Block Operator
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