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 4026209 Details
Epoch: 186 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4028130 epoch_slot_no: 10530 block_no: 4026032 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1681 time: 2020-04-13 08:14:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6e89a096b811ee12b59f6f630637feea2a4d1c9fa79124df7a9c07374d64493cBlock Operator
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