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 4023976 Details
Epoch: 186 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4025897 epoch_slot_no: 8297 block_no: 4023799 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2242 time: 2020-04-12 19:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xee96e7f55f1a68fefc87a7a9e92b501bd6bd2fe8c2c2ef23cf47f1f2b164b908Block Operator
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