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 4020824 Details
Epoch: 186 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4022745 epoch_slot_no: 5145 block_no: 4020647 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 991 time: 2020-04-12 02:19:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xef87fc0fff5a4dced9810dbb7bf710ef1ba66a736b2022d6a42406bf618f5243Block Operator
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