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 4065743 Details
Epoch: 188 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4067668 epoch_slot_no: 6868 block_no: 4065566 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 991 time: 2020-04-22 11:54:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x73bdf9284a4e6b446c55f31a6e51a351ad9b2a4109e48f4b097ab27b2512bd06Block Operator
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