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 4021318 Details
Epoch: 186 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4023239 epoch_slot_no: 5639 block_no: 4021141 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 958 time: 2020-04-12 05:04:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x73cf39e91bd4603f69327fe3a4b31783b26bd908ab90ac155e0b5c616ded4f89Block Operator
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