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 4027907 Details
Epoch: 186 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4029828 epoch_slot_no: 12228 block_no: 4027730 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 925 time: 2020-04-13 17:40:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x286d54e5c56a7b829ea76b672e8be7e5d68863d12e855740c3683c27012cefe0Block Operator
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