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 4063913 Details
Epoch: 188 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4065838 epoch_slot_no: 5038 block_no: 4063736 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1204 time: 2020-04-22 01:44:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa968d9de856bafbe3d40e14504e6e9caff38c27f221a7d8dfe61b6f1b17f3e7aBlock Operator
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