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 4021015 Details
Epoch: 186 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4022936 epoch_slot_no: 5336 block_no: 4020838 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1176 time: 2020-04-12 03:23:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcb7a4585cb3cdc4c3498c8fedb06699126467f3278394e336792a7fa8fc3e05bBlock Operator
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