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 4026679 Details
Epoch: 186 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4028600 epoch_slot_no: 11000 block_no: 4026502 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1245 time: 2020-04-13 10:51:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x49d02b0c505058278f2eb2164e533947d2532548ca8a757c208cc3b5ee78c392Block Operator
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