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 4063786 Details
Epoch: 188 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4065711 epoch_slot_no: 4911 block_no: 4063609 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3323 time: 2020-04-22 01:01:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2c60890ad84b875c6a5eed2dab9d2a9d8a3a933228b58b5cfcc115a55f07461fBlock Operator
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