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 4020676 Details
Epoch: 186 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4022597 epoch_slot_no: 4997 block_no: 4020499 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 5877 time: 2020-04-12 01:30:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5e4b65ee9fd02aa9ef32b628b0f58d6b9516baa461b0308d9419eea69a25931eBlock Operator
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