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 4061442 Details
Epoch: 188 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4063367 epoch_slot_no: 2567 block_no: 4061265 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3118 time: 2020-04-21 12:00:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe6da225e2b496a880dc66e078fc2d33151c4ee3dbdaa7407fa0a0b4dc636d879Block Operator
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