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 4027187 Details
Epoch: 186 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4029108 epoch_slot_no: 11508 block_no: 4027010 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 929 time: 2020-04-13 13:40:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0472e59b31aea0ae1a2236e5b9ec77be5d60c25f036b61a28dd7e886c6bd1be9Block Operator
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