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 4024985 Details
Epoch: 186 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4026906 epoch_slot_no: 9306 block_no: 4024808 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1700 time: 2020-04-13 01:26:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x968f1b30cea808f55a15c3ad4345084af05bcca91aaf0c8e08368f0258d2b46fBlock Operator
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