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 4066962 Details
Epoch: 188 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4068887 epoch_slot_no: 8087 block_no: 4066785 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 995 time: 2020-04-22 18:40:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1a63520e7f37539c7c4cd7545f1496bd891db0d10e56396e79166d7197d144e6Block Operator
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