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 4060232 Details
Epoch: 188 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4062157 epoch_slot_no: 1357 block_no: 4060055 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1525 time: 2020-04-21 05:17:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1982548cccf21eb3214a9ecec12a3a0f912822a899f0048b9fb4de7cd02e97aeBlock Operator
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