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 4026706 Details
Epoch: 186 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4028627 epoch_slot_no: 11027 block_no: 4026529 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1534 time: 2020-04-13 11:00:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5daab137664cecd09ea4659e455f958cd57413a6a76fcce992b0d42cfd779a21Block Operator
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