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 4020587 Details
Epoch: 186 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4022508 epoch_slot_no: 4908 block_no: 4020410 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 6620 time: 2020-04-12 01:00:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x08d515c9144704b47f987838b795ff2073cba8fac61c07e32dd0fc7a9bca2e24Block Operator
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