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 4022248 Details
Epoch: 186 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4024169 epoch_slot_no: 6569 block_no: 4022071 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1528 time: 2020-04-12 10:14:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf814496b81535ae30ce66037a648bf87834c23cae960d7b90df69fcaf6fc2ab7Block Operator
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