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 4028862 Details
Epoch: 186 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4030783 epoch_slot_no: 13183 block_no: 4028685 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1400 time: 2020-04-13 22:59:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9e43a2513f90442474e7a4b91dce1128d9ea3b15a2415b6312543d4aef2f53d1Block Operator
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