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 4031602 Details
Epoch: 186 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4033523 epoch_slot_no: 15923 block_no: 4031425 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2173 time: 2020-04-14 14:12:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x921366fa67c8d05c1e46e84f3ddbf9fc874af44802402491afb39ac767ee7f3aBlock Operator
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