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 4028973 Details
Epoch: 186 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4030894 epoch_slot_no: 13294 block_no: 4028796 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1450 time: 2020-04-13 23:36:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xba1e6c50b0eb29d24dcf787794766ab3e37be7bd4add4bf5b198a7df34ae767aBlock Operator
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