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 4024937 Details
Epoch: 186 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4026858 epoch_slot_no: 9258 block_no: 4024760 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 5844 time: 2020-04-13 01:10:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8bb21c889e3ece5306ce56a862877ef4c48522abf322ad37fe3e3896dbb2c7f3Block Operator
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