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 4028990 Details
Epoch: 186 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4030911 epoch_slot_no: 13311 block_no: 4028813 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 991 time: 2020-04-13 23:41:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x153971a3f2395901fe659efd5494eea2bc1d8c57d485255f11647e1866ceba1aBlock Operator
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