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 4022782 Details
Epoch: 186 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4024703 epoch_slot_no: 7103 block_no: 4022605 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1718 time: 2020-04-12 13:12:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2c3b485df1c031f31879bdff1a32ee6afb2c0194fc34722ad0eb96147c1ae25cBlock Operator
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