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 4031190 Details
Epoch: 186 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4033111 epoch_slot_no: 15511 block_no: 4031013 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1352 time: 2020-04-14 11:55:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6c81945bbeaaec02f222043c8dfca853809a7e4b0c42587f8938cd79e4b2f1b4Block Operator
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