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 4065628 Details
Epoch: 188 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4067553 epoch_slot_no: 6753 block_no: 4065451 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 995 time: 2020-04-22 11:15:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x564e6493327ac96cb94034b5fb35eb7c5944bdfb085feb01a1f1db3af9cb8998Block Operator
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