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 4063813 Details
Epoch: 188 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4065738 epoch_slot_no: 4938 block_no: 4063636 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 921 time: 2020-04-22 01:10:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd7c1d9c096683d6747eb43c11fe07f69276caed68e1550817efbe04838361eeeBlock Operator
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