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 4030763 Details
Epoch: 186 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4032684 epoch_slot_no: 15084 block_no: 4030586 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1867 time: 2020-04-14 09:32:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe76cc9a29d9b59ad4111b2905636b0c5632d0a94b997b82a3d5aa4f4b13a9093Block Operator
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