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 4027813 Details
Epoch: 186 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4029734 epoch_slot_no: 12134 block_no: 4027636 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3792 time: 2020-04-13 17:09:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9ec67982c24a0633c8666819c7c751baf952ed9041a76fb35c3b00c0462255caBlock Operator
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