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 4031716 Details
Epoch: 186 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 4033637 epoch_slot_no: 16037 block_no: 4031539 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 4410 time: 2020-04-14 14:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xeaa7fdf3e5046b0b10866be2bd704096cd0b2c5d29b0e0d2fe0ed45f392cdca3Block Operator
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