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 4032976 Details
Epoch: 186 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 4034897 epoch_slot_no: 17297 block_no: 4032799 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 4140 time: 2020-04-14 21:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa5e4e83323b65c2f8a6df0e763cb6905136db55c4e4ed66be002aa3e7d54bcd9Block Operator
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