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 4064318 Details
Epoch: 188 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4066243 epoch_slot_no: 5443 block_no: 4064141 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 7936 time: 2020-04-22 03:59:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6c86f4f57dd4a639d1c71ebd724f19a2e92c07f7e307e6ba1a6677e257bf800bBlock Operator
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