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 4021545 Details
Epoch: 186 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4023466 epoch_slot_no: 5866 block_no: 4021368 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 958 time: 2020-04-12 06:20:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6fb2609e71745d212a5b1268da7d138bf824bac41b9ac2b666a9a459a1f84d0eBlock Operator
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