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 4030539 Details
Epoch: 186 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4032460 epoch_slot_no: 14860 block_no: 4030362 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1319 time: 2020-04-14 08:18:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xacf43d247d28aface63d7b0504aed137a768db2f55b5e8c7ff7b5d0cd89b97ffBlock Operator
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