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 4060735 Details
Epoch: 188 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4062660 epoch_slot_no: 1860 block_no: 4060558 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3838 time: 2020-04-21 08:04:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd9e5143aa6d99151b455a8c879630f200a85048e0fc28d796cdf87e12f4b044cBlock Operator
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