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 4020574 Details
Epoch: 186 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4022495 epoch_slot_no: 4895 block_no: 4020397 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 5837 time: 2020-04-12 00:56:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x041bacb233a8fe343da30e0a89d9b8fb7abf260317902218c6a33317037d0a4fBlock Operator
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