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 4066362 Details
Epoch: 188 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4068287 epoch_slot_no: 7487 block_no: 4066185 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2921 time: 2020-04-22 15:20:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf08a23162413991b18a1ef5ea90d6e63bf3e5ade2c79f1684f7d95cb8f1f17d2Block Operator
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