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 4063500 Details
Epoch: 188 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4065425 epoch_slot_no: 4625 block_no: 4063323 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2402 time: 2020-04-21 23:26:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xba6b04e8855b8cdcc283b58071740b9ba77c7a1e98cff0aa1155c474331e5db7Block Operator
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