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 4022291 Details
Epoch: 186 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4024212 epoch_slot_no: 6612 block_no: 4022114 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2161 time: 2020-04-12 10:28:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf66ce15489216827ac05657264c542fd32db9421882cf22a35fa272f6cfc0891Block Operator
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