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 4031272 Details
Epoch: 186 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 4033193 epoch_slot_no: 15593 block_no: 4031095 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2941 time: 2020-04-14 12:22:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x75cdd9352ed7705253c00fec65e94a2d3e0cae00a66c770fe51730dcb345b975Block Operator
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