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 4028836 Details
Epoch: 186 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 4030757 epoch_slot_no: 13157 block_no: 4028659 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3420 time: 2020-04-13 22:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x12e66666243e4d3c39ba280fa3a81aa6b1796ef00c5983de843e2a09eb019b2cBlock Operator
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