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 4060233 Details
Epoch: 188 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4062158 epoch_slot_no: 1358 block_no: 4060056 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 7878 time: 2020-04-21 05:17:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4d9f94e7b12c6a993cbcc0a965d8267be79dd68b6a5610822a42294cbcb78891Block Operator
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