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 4066365 Details
Epoch: 188 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4068290 epoch_slot_no: 7490 block_no: 4066188 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1606 time: 2020-04-22 15:21:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x83c2de9cb3ca4e8c97ba4c60dce4cb87d88854d0bf2f6ff594a8c3a303e8eb1bBlock Operator
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