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 4030909 Details
Epoch: 186 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4032830 epoch_slot_no: 15230 block_no: 4030732 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1324 time: 2020-04-14 10:21:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa3adcf4aa05599259213012a43335fe9a61b642636d2368070ed829ddf4fae48Block Operator
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