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 4026677 Details
Epoch: 186 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4028598 epoch_slot_no: 10998 block_no: 4026500 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 991 time: 2020-04-13 10:50:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfe180fa286b6b51fa19a8279038b8e9651c7e547bd1f3bbddf1fff0c515e48f7Block Operator
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