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 4023022 Details
Epoch: 186 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4024943 epoch_slot_no: 7343 block_no: 4022845 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1635 time: 2020-04-12 14:32:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1c6c31a6ca70772ba045b87a221938b6a4900b0894a5b60a52b4aeb5d1802bafBlock Operator
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