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 4066632 Details
Epoch: 188 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 4068557 epoch_slot_no: 7757 block_no: 4066455 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 6236 time: 2020-04-22 16:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcd7baf22259b084f10ef83d90dcafc73e39b8d232f6c8d7c32f97b40a525b94bBlock Operator
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