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 4020596 Details
Epoch: 186 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4022517 epoch_slot_no: 4917 block_no: 4020419 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3348 time: 2020-04-12 01:03:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9735308782037d522dc102a70191e7b462100c5e58205010926fc24d6f394a1eBlock Operator
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