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 4020295 Details
Epoch: 186 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4022216 epoch_slot_no: 4616 block_no: 4020118 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1340 time: 2020-04-11 23:23:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8dbf1370e763976629bb517f3c7b5c2edbf4b7e562370673fabf7978c24fb188Block Operator
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