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 4020558 Details
Epoch: 186 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4022479 epoch_slot_no: 4879 block_no: 4020381 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 6021 time: 2020-04-12 00:51:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6800094072d7dc53822bfaeb716a5c2d0cc2a5f942aaa90cf2999694643620f5Block Operator
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