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 4021551 Details
Epoch: 186 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4023472 epoch_slot_no: 5872 block_no: 4021374 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 991 time: 2020-04-12 06:22:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x67177eafeaa2b22ca1d0b21a17f2995ba9a35e77094344c1ca47e198665ec1ceBlock Operator
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