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 4023961 Details
Epoch: 186 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4025882 epoch_slot_no: 8282 block_no: 4023784 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1459 time: 2020-04-12 19:45:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3c05c70e7ac2989ed20e9b0255017a542a9422f541b17e63628b7b6233914ec5Block Operator
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