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 4027163 Details
Epoch: 186 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4029084 epoch_slot_no: 11484 block_no: 4026986 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2954 time: 2020-04-13 13:32:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb9bebc28124affb74ba92c5e60f7bc0922da3ed0e11395e607f76b6ae67c720fBlock Operator
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