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 4020879 Details
Epoch: 186 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4022800 epoch_slot_no: 5200 block_no: 4020702 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 6529 time: 2020-04-12 02:38:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa4ad89c3dd44d16cd0509c527214c968107bc807896b6d4da35608e304a56a49Block Operator
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