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 4020656 Details
Epoch: 186 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4022577 epoch_slot_no: 4977 block_no: 4020479 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 5879 time: 2020-04-12 01:23:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x799e487f097f3daac92ef2f3339b83f4785065d064ef1aa4494dc6c9330bc159Block Operator
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