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 4022561 Details
Epoch: 186 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4024482 epoch_slot_no: 6882 block_no: 4022384 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1980 time: 2020-04-12 11:58:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcf310ebafb8789776281196da2b4b04457b785f73ad2561c6bc580c36721811dBlock Operator
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