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 4031291 Details
Epoch: 186 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4033212 epoch_slot_no: 15612 block_no: 4031114 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 991 time: 2020-04-14 12:28:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb125bfb4a076437c843edb6c0dbfa077c17e75abd73471dbc6e2c13fc373c21bBlock Operator
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