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 4060312 Details
Epoch: 188 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4062237 epoch_slot_no: 1437 block_no: 4060135 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1863 time: 2020-04-21 05:43:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x87a230597a6ea6e87a638cbd02ba740ff81fb240734b0a2cd8821356c1273d5bBlock Operator
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