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 4032305 Details
Epoch: 186 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4034226 epoch_slot_no: 16626 block_no: 4032128 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 921 time: 2020-04-14 18:06:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1991c242e8166701cef78b72b27f4c1bee869451a75d11dc27987edacc27d779Block Operator
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