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 4031413 Details
Epoch: 186 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4033334 epoch_slot_no: 15734 block_no: 4031236 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2477 time: 2020-04-14 13:09:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5b141380ae0d7f3e40b96f6ba428a6a4f7816f9a6ba9a57b242a8bb0d1cffc67Block Operator
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