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 4030478 Details
Epoch: 186 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4032399 epoch_slot_no: 14799 block_no: 4030301 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1176 time: 2020-04-14 07:57:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x970a8c844b9f5a1263ad78b07c0c0448f7beaf41102c6431775a709f733f99c7Block Operator
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