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 4061863 Details
Epoch: 188 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4063788 epoch_slot_no: 2988 block_no: 4061686 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2202 time: 2020-04-21 14:20:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x80fd769d9571718c64f0f254e8ea3b7461ebc39825ac2b3d16f04667c369e6bfBlock Operator
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