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 4021825 Details
Epoch: 186 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4023746 epoch_slot_no: 6146 block_no: 4021648 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1344 time: 2020-04-12 07:53:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x800f7802fe2f1683a3203b3763b6a6255c0506b45a35d142239b9f4c486f75ebBlock Operator
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