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 4027141 Details
Epoch: 186 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4029062 epoch_slot_no: 11462 block_no: 4026964 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2044 time: 2020-04-13 13:25:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1e3892ee16ed5d485dcdc1c8680b7293306e9204d34a7a042f54f57a98acdd9eBlock Operator
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