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 4031002 Details
Epoch: 186 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 4032923 epoch_slot_no: 15323 block_no: 4030825 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 6767 time: 2020-04-14 10:52:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6e6b5664789422db539075f25608f232c050d3a5f5a0e12a7ae5b814cbdd5fb1Block Operator
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