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 4060039 Details
Epoch: 188 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4061964 epoch_slot_no: 1164 block_no: 4059862 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1417 time: 2020-04-21 04:12:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xee4c7a4a7f2829f370e1fb5ccca089963458ca8c1671a0561fb2994ae2c8ba1dBlock Operator
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