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 4060152 Details
Epoch: 188 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4062077 epoch_slot_no: 1277 block_no: 4059975 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3701 time: 2020-04-21 04:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6ee1fc2fc3d0bc784ca6c149acb8af4c21f92797169abeaa5d5df0ee4e6d197cBlock Operator
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