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 4028302 Details
Epoch: 186 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4030223 epoch_slot_no: 12623 block_no: 4028125 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 991 time: 2020-04-13 19:52:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe5868b5ae5c0cb17f160301491559b49e03e5666f33f9cc471886d9809ee2b38Block Operator
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