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 4066992 Details
Epoch: 188 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 4068917 epoch_slot_no: 8117 block_no: 4066815 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 4785 time: 2020-04-22 18:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xee64e81cce1e2bc406d69ac25589dbc170a2b3c89a878cfd36027263cf44c443Block Operator
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