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 4030693 Details
Epoch: 186 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4032614 epoch_slot_no: 15014 block_no: 4030516 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 7440 time: 2020-04-14 09:09:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x47f4e2244e25be3e8394269c6df56a07feb4014f07c8a49ce618c085fd788eb5Block Operator
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