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 4026670 Details
Epoch: 186 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4028591 epoch_slot_no: 10991 block_no: 4026493 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1253 time: 2020-04-13 10:48:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc6f8bd81736dffdf7996114f24aa0624b9828c9aabb2e17d426a439a7dc2212eBlock Operator
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