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 4063948 Details
Epoch: 188 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4065873 epoch_slot_no: 5073 block_no: 4063771 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2983 time: 2020-04-22 01:55:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xce2be5a0e22e866a7c8e6b702d52956a91afbed39dfe63d2d0fe1619d009c0f1Block Operator
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