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 4066812 Details
Epoch: 188 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4068737 epoch_slot_no: 7937 block_no: 4066635 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3341 time: 2020-04-22 17:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbafccc630a30ff9506832968391b24cb348369c171d36c188bab15a64e04d8e4Block Operator
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