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 4067777 Details
Epoch: 188 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4069702 epoch_slot_no: 8902 block_no: 4067600 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1287 time: 2020-04-22 23:12:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7861eabcce0a4fb1324ee7f08fd682c5040307ae321657d0ec5c53cff29ddf5dBlock Operator
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