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 4063551 Details
Epoch: 188 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4065476 epoch_slot_no: 4676 block_no: 4063374 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1612 time: 2020-04-21 23:43:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1516c78e03bb5e5e5743470c9dc879c8595ad8c52cd07ec3ffc8af1be97dd5cbBlock Operator
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