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 4028964 Details
Epoch: 186 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4030885 epoch_slot_no: 13285 block_no: 4028787 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1335 time: 2020-04-13 23:33:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8b634212e4e51095e71a394f91ec28935c1b5ba62033399739c6c23324f37181Block Operator
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