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 4021328 Details
Epoch: 186 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4023249 epoch_slot_no: 5649 block_no: 4021151 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3330 time: 2020-04-12 05:07:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5fdfe40a98318f3eaf81cfa0f206563e4604de433b28329e297c4f298686bb6bBlock Operator
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