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 4022656 Details
Epoch: 186 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4024577 epoch_slot_no: 6977 block_no: 4022479 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2577 time: 2020-04-12 12:30:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd5fc7f61fe6e5c743fec97a69675bab5339b593d0b8e25ad90b6a8f9cd5a5317Block Operator
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