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 4027182 Details
Epoch: 186 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4029103 epoch_slot_no: 11503 block_no: 4027005 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1249 time: 2020-04-13 13:39:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6ff504b69f8dd7e7be716a62be45e86bfb36da748d1a1b61c9e998f8d915bbf9Block Operator
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