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 4066785 Details
Epoch: 188 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4068710 epoch_slot_no: 7910 block_no: 4066608 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1348 time: 2020-04-22 17:41:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x348c097a33d842f06adb51ec15b5792a4d9a96abb278b3d99f76880f256ada5cBlock Operator
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