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 4065756 Details
Epoch: 188 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4067681 epoch_slot_no: 6881 block_no: 4065579 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1690 time: 2020-04-22 11:58:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x13ac13f0faf91b6d74eb596ba67a092186e4a50b28fe555a3c580128d868eba0Block Operator
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