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 4066762 Details
Epoch: 188 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4068687 epoch_slot_no: 7887 block_no: 4066585 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 991 time: 2020-04-22 17:33:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb386dc08db1ba748e2dba5ce0942d4f12b848453eaa3134c860fe090a90a971fBlock Operator
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