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 4065558 Details
Epoch: 188 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4067483 epoch_slot_no: 6683 block_no: 4065381 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1135 time: 2020-04-22 10:52:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdf6bd7098cac1db49494fea0ab1e8ef6be19c6a05ff6d98a004d5583883a1d3cBlock Operator
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