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 4024024 Details
Epoch: 186 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4025945 epoch_slot_no: 8345 block_no: 4023847 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2396 time: 2020-04-12 20:06:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa274484bc58c11914ff4bcedc3d8358ccd1dc5f27a6976519a10a1e86b0ba64fBlock Operator
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