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 4061480 Details
Epoch: 188 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4063405 epoch_slot_no: 2605 block_no: 4061303 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1719 time: 2020-04-21 12:13:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x375d4b205b814a54fd223c98598a34037871dd334d5caf4c8bb340afcec7a872Block Operator
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