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 4028837 Details
Epoch: 186 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4030758 epoch_slot_no: 13158 block_no: 4028660 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2401 time: 2020-04-13 22:50:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4cb7dc5b9e61412b257016de758c1f1fc5a45e831927d9c6e124dc98c0c13a5cBlock Operator
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