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 4063775 Details
Epoch: 188 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4065700 epoch_slot_no: 4900 block_no: 4063598 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 962 time: 2020-04-22 00:58:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x385a16d1eb63c95cb5da9925646f9dcfd8203a05d1b71372776defb1fc97cf66Block Operator
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