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 4030587 Details
Epoch: 186 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4032508 epoch_slot_no: 14908 block_no: 4030410 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2786 time: 2020-04-14 08:34:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x98bf02e9e0888f03f3f72e896950cc4c0ec608b4dbb78376e414a91003c43d0eBlock Operator
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