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 4020974 Details
Epoch: 186 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4022895 epoch_slot_no: 5295 block_no: 4020797 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 962 time: 2020-04-12 03:09:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd105b8b80a004bb514eafd40baf62abe078c191d39d1ef070342b123ab10c39aBlock Operator
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