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 4021677 Details
Epoch: 186 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4023598 epoch_slot_no: 5998 block_no: 4021500 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1647 time: 2020-04-12 07:04:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x208f65ed3d33983ca250b0bc91b458bb671c606f10d1afc0720fbf4cdfaba8e2Block Operator
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