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 4024835 Details
Epoch: 186 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4026756 epoch_slot_no: 9156 block_no: 4024658 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3422 time: 2020-04-13 00:36:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe844521cb082f4237d72fbf0349dd4b622d2ddcb9b71a71431de8d2872ef64eeBlock Operator
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