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 4060333 Details
Epoch: 188 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4062258 epoch_slot_no: 1458 block_no: 4060156 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2265 time: 2020-04-21 05:50:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3821193d508de2084833d0b8fdddc0104ac28dad3b6ecae6b399ade1b398ebc0Block Operator
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