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 4031254 Details
Epoch: 186 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4033175 epoch_slot_no: 15575 block_no: 4031077 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2572 time: 2020-04-14 12:16:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2bebe9593701f942611259d7b85f9182aa6aaa96df3801995ab8598778633726Block Operator
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