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 4067618 Details
Epoch: 188 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4069543 epoch_slot_no: 8743 block_no: 4067441 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2182 time: 2020-04-22 22:19:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd60623a01b0d85a32825b3a3b19c40088b64516c4a1d2452ad4572bdd0e7df50Block Operator
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