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 4030320 Details
Epoch: 186 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4032241 epoch_slot_no: 14641 block_no: 4030143 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 5083 time: 2020-04-14 07:05:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb9726532a1685166289e6cca73655e4df4eb00abc2bca1385284c1c26c3cb075Block Operator
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