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 4025031 Details
Epoch: 186 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4026952 epoch_slot_no: 9352 block_no: 4024854 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 5711 time: 2020-04-13 01:42:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0565e209a8a4397a2f729d77c3408916b7bca25662e7d0f44d2e2d6d95da494fBlock Operator
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