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 4020809 Details
Epoch: 186 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4022730 epoch_slot_no: 5130 block_no: 4020632 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 958 time: 2020-04-12 02:14:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2da5a4689058e2a4b8b1ae70cf727188f3f0d57c66a1e0b7e68f723baad9a7dcBlock Operator
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