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 4031507 Details
Epoch: 186 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4033428 epoch_slot_no: 15828 block_no: 4031330 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2379 time: 2020-04-14 13:40:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1a7c09e3090af2114e10662f569c07ebff19ccafc4c39fadb5a5ed449084a95fBlock Operator
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