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 4032854 Details
Epoch: 186 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4034775 epoch_slot_no: 17175 block_no: 4032677 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 987 time: 2020-04-14 21:09:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x69e825d4beb6430dce26f5c6f151c5d1dbcb187f6e4f49be8eb189d4c2f09cabBlock Operator
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