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 4027899 Details
Epoch: 186 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4029820 epoch_slot_no: 12220 block_no: 4027722 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2555 time: 2020-04-13 17:38:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4c721dd709b52225a8dc8d6714189a88c188265939ec66d2bdf89b2c3b961f6fBlock Operator
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