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 4067397 Details
Epoch: 188 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4069322 epoch_slot_no: 8522 block_no: 4067220 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 962 time: 2020-04-22 21:05:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xab7b4f7fda17b9407d4eaf91814cd082eb3e282f0c0abc6dbf94ceed68bb7e69Block Operator
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