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 4060800 Details
Epoch: 188 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4062725 epoch_slot_no: 1925 block_no: 4060623 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1948 time: 2020-04-21 08:26:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x01495922c8ca9f331035172368f183537fcb1360df202cd6d6b1b20b26d61b2dBlock Operator
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