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 4032475 Details
Epoch: 186 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4034396 epoch_slot_no: 16796 block_no: 4032298 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1344 time: 2020-04-14 19:03:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2381376122fb56a98313a7aa0de8f119ee5d209f7d6e6dc862ea0f2219bf2220Block Operator
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