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 4060549 Details
Epoch: 188 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4062474 epoch_slot_no: 1674 block_no: 4060372 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 962 time: 2020-04-21 07:02:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x360ca7d84eb71d7813e8002ad3da01f1993d9737762d5d714a02314b9dfbdc61Block Operator
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