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 4026618 Details
Epoch: 186 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4028539 epoch_slot_no: 10939 block_no: 4026441 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 991 time: 2020-04-13 10:31:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xaadb286ac06d5abe856bddb50781744704576f80e8226a58cdbbac2e8a6c4140Block Operator
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