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 4022176 Details
Epoch: 186 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 4024097 epoch_slot_no: 6497 block_no: 4021999 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 6331 time: 2020-04-12 09:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4f24dc3c51c82d28a1815680cde2a1b2f256ebbb29af2faf1d622c7ac51c5003Block Operator
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