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 4066001 Details
Epoch: 188 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4067926 epoch_slot_no: 7126 block_no: 4065824 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 991 time: 2020-04-22 13:20:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7439eefcf2ae70ee2576eadef4df53b126effabacaba1ea86d9f1c3e4531f3ccBlock Operator
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