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 4023510 Details
Epoch: 186 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4025431 epoch_slot_no: 7831 block_no: 4023333 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 991 time: 2020-04-12 17:15:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x11ddb8ef599795d0fe2d7a6b8f510087f2f2b024be5b82859234d726b69aaf98Block Operator
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