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 4026587 Details
Epoch: 186 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4028508 epoch_slot_no: 10908 block_no: 4026410 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3563 time: 2020-04-13 10:20:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x895e775dc4b7039f3d5995a412411be9a2b475fc48d803e794e67d533e827cb3Block Operator
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