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 4024346 Details
Epoch: 186 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4026267 epoch_slot_no: 8667 block_no: 4024169 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 991 time: 2020-04-12 21:53:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xeb1a6740ae463ff0b68aeb5239ba56ddf981096f0eed454209829cf88c5f3d76Block Operator
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