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 4020705 Details
Epoch: 186 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4022626 epoch_slot_no: 5026 block_no: 4020528 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 5875 time: 2020-04-12 01:40:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdff1ae85e42a184a3907ee078a810c092a1b3134064180607773512df2ef4346Block Operator
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