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 4028667 Details
Epoch: 186 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4030588 epoch_slot_no: 12988 block_no: 4028490 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 995 time: 2020-04-13 21:54:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf4b5c8312b179741c6759e2e1e0e34fe14acf9cffea8c5031190185d098a0a4fBlock Operator
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