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 4060772 Details
Epoch: 188 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4062697 epoch_slot_no: 1897 block_no: 4060595 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2483 time: 2020-04-21 08:17:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x182c9ec57e1808190b62c56bfb418694b5c8ca4b60735030b088a449a77235c6Block Operator
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