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 4061277 Details
Epoch: 188 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4063202 epoch_slot_no: 2402 block_no: 4061100 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1496 time: 2020-04-21 11:05:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x254c30a7bf7c056b36082c336d909efbfde8e523d40fc76d89402aadb58341f2Block Operator
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