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 4022790 Details
Epoch: 186 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4024711 epoch_slot_no: 7111 block_no: 4022613 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 987 time: 2020-04-12 13:15:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x71a606f293f17fc3aad7101700ae42597ed51ffb7c4c8c959a301b167d279dd2Block Operator
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