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 4024965 Details
Epoch: 186 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4026886 epoch_slot_no: 9286 block_no: 4024788 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 987 time: 2020-04-13 01:20:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdce1e2e91325c7580dd5de579659a32de9fb6d80fb3cc285b5c41aaba171a065Block Operator
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