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 4024867 Details
Epoch: 186 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4026788 epoch_slot_no: 9188 block_no: 4024690 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2811 time: 2020-04-13 00:47:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x703dc3d3206d361a8861571a0e8bc92eb9c823fe813f0251840ead213ad257c8Block Operator
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