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 4064148 Details
Epoch: 188 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4066073 epoch_slot_no: 5273 block_no: 4063971 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 7568 time: 2020-04-22 03:02:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x253484eae21bedffc0757484ab1644c9168d7bda36998b98877056547a42f0f0Block Operator
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