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 4026466 Details
Epoch: 186 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4028387 epoch_slot_no: 10787 block_no: 4026289 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1606 time: 2020-04-13 09:40:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x573e06ab63e3532dccf88e90cf1277fe79dc082783b80fb1396c6f9c24b61b50Block Operator
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