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 4021994 Details
Epoch: 186 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4023915 epoch_slot_no: 6315 block_no: 4021817 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 995 time: 2020-04-12 08:49:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf53e811747370f1d2ccb82767819ffc48468a1c431be92e3952a5aa24d4db298Block Operator
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