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 4066841 Details
Epoch: 188 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4068766 epoch_slot_no: 7966 block_no: 4066664 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 987 time: 2020-04-22 18:00:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x49e8a7a6177cedefe12d59ea191c24f3d4240672001d4bd2fef7a5ed01a17611Block Operator
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