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 4031000 Details
Epoch: 186 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4032921 epoch_slot_no: 15321 block_no: 4030823 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1245 time: 2020-04-14 10:51:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0144e198424734dc5dd556ded28fa8ca99a2065a4097b4d594607d6605629a37Block Operator
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