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 4022803 Details
Epoch: 186 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4024724 epoch_slot_no: 7124 block_no: 4022626 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 991 time: 2020-04-12 13:19:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd979a221737283254adbc73f791649b4706aa544092c07618eb83dcf17766c8dBlock Operator
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