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 4031502 Details
Epoch: 186 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4033423 epoch_slot_no: 15823 block_no: 4031325 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1680 time: 2020-04-14 13:39:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd4062cc94ec9e4335d8ec408bced7c9f87ae974dda9c3c5972e3283828c3e4b9Block Operator
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