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 4027494 Details
Epoch: 186 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4029415 epoch_slot_no: 11815 block_no: 4027317 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1262 time: 2020-04-13 15:23:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf9c0fd154a731b41ffb2c684c7d62e5e951083957a12e3748ffe3fa1303f73abBlock Operator
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