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 4024990 Details
Epoch: 186 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4026911 epoch_slot_no: 9311 block_no: 4024813 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1341 time: 2020-04-13 01:28:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x29436735c50e99783409ffaaf669567c1562d92873b0cd3e9d2c91beebb4b9e9Block Operator
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