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 4066979 Details
Epoch: 188 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4068904 epoch_slot_no: 8104 block_no: 4066802 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 991 time: 2020-04-22 18:46:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcdee5c94c12a1f2dc7228fcb956552a311da00f50c9bdb6b5126c0cab1dcc7e0Block Operator
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