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 4066824 Details
Epoch: 188 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4068749 epoch_slot_no: 7949 block_no: 4066647 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 905 time: 2020-04-22 17:54:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbb6c446c9bbb4a7e1087ca1732c4e17dac8fb3277d71edecbf2969b0821827b2Block Operator
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