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 4021240 Details
Epoch: 186 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4023161 epoch_slot_no: 5561 block_no: 4021063 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2530 time: 2020-04-12 04:38:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x42bbbcdc0a4f84af024863f7fbfe669e93a78b66af1c0ac8cb1efe983c816798Block Operator
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