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 4031539 Details
Epoch: 186 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4033460 epoch_slot_no: 15860 block_no: 4031362 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2469 time: 2020-04-14 13:51:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa3c5cafc10ffd9e0204635bbc04d91a134d313827153f8e77b43f0b5957c7e30Block Operator
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