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 4060978 Details
Epoch: 188 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4062903 epoch_slot_no: 2103 block_no: 4060801 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 7597 time: 2020-04-21 09:25:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x394ee0ebdff082590d1484ef2924c0d992f7bd3ad2e4b5d3683732bc655caa66Block Operator
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