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 4023826 Details
Epoch: 186 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 4025747 epoch_slot_no: 8147 block_no: 4023649 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3411 time: 2020-04-12 19:00:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7a464ab31e5a03b7cad82bd0b941133db7ba6d84e935eacaca5229d8731f155eBlock Operator
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