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 4064291 Details
Epoch: 188 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4066216 epoch_slot_no: 5416 block_no: 4064114 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 8498 time: 2020-04-22 03:50:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf7a0c7658efd5b2eca1c4ce0306d9904d968e1ae16b3af993f83a21a4970b3ddBlock Operator
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