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 4065552 Details
Epoch: 188 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4067477 epoch_slot_no: 6677 block_no: 4065375 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 8601 time: 2020-04-22 10:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf87d6658a97b11b2373071e1acdaff77c15fb8fc43a8bed47aa34079b44f487dBlock Operator
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