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 4027606 Details
Epoch: 186 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4029527 epoch_slot_no: 11927 block_no: 4027429 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2050 time: 2020-04-13 16:00:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x72857e8f85259bc4f054def5c24b9d312c570da40169e2fb216e2fd02a5100b6Block Operator
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