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 4062744 Details
Epoch: 188 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4064669 epoch_slot_no: 3869 block_no: 4062567 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 954 time: 2020-04-21 19:14:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3a3ce4bcf04f8ced0aa703a8e18a4ca3be4b4acde162c7af64236752b714cc99Block Operator
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