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 4030648 Details
Epoch: 186 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4032569 epoch_slot_no: 14969 block_no: 4030471 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 4614 time: 2020-04-14 08:54:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x681fbcdaad5f5d56e3b8ac0c22bdf43727067973b6760c29e29c1262e0b08098Block Operator
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