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 4030463 Details
Epoch: 186 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4032384 epoch_slot_no: 14784 block_no: 4030286 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1352 time: 2020-04-14 07:52:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xac99a82496b9a4a036216be4764c284de172d10a5e47ddaa8252bfe514c5cb0eBlock Operator
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