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 4061892 Details
Epoch: 188 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4063817 epoch_slot_no: 3017 block_no: 4061715 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1492 time: 2020-04-21 14:30:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x10004f5ea1016163b6f2f149ffbf6ed42cb73d10094911f9dab74b3a34eb11bfBlock Operator
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