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 4032082 Details
Epoch: 186 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4034003 epoch_slot_no: 16403 block_no: 4031905 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 872 time: 2020-04-14 16:52:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe8cf919450c3a284ca63a187c0cddbb931120f45bd7bdddb99b630f7db3e966aBlock Operator
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