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 4028031 Details
Epoch: 186 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4029952 epoch_slot_no: 12352 block_no: 4027854 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1492 time: 2020-04-13 18:22:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2ee1c2b69770dd936cda50161edf9674760c4d1c435e951da27772579cc00716Block Operator
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