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 4020218 Details
Epoch: 186 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4022139 epoch_slot_no: 4539 block_no: 4020041 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3355 time: 2020-04-11 22:57:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8762a7fb98158a7716a170df2e1ae3331ed83ead5e80ba0f3cfcfcb970f3ff1dBlock Operator
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