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 4026491 Details
Epoch: 186 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4028412 epoch_slot_no: 10812 block_no: 4026314 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2481 time: 2020-04-13 09:48:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe9495acb283b35e2538b0a599e0c9a6172cd4d6101dcb945900ad5517a28d743Block Operator
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