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 4031479 Details
Epoch: 186 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4033400 epoch_slot_no: 15800 block_no: 4031302 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1176 time: 2020-04-14 13:31:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3f9d077dfd9c2a33ecb3c4637b8dd5525947b80f6e3eda851a0f28e7c904798cBlock Operator
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