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 4060343 Details
Epoch: 188 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4062268 epoch_slot_no: 1468 block_no: 4060166 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1718 time: 2020-04-21 05:54:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x17d3f3cbceb0aecda00501f79aaedd9d05f87fcf192875fb41deb259f0c6bb80Block Operator
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