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 4061949 Details
Epoch: 188 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4063874 epoch_slot_no: 3074 block_no: 4061772 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2692 time: 2020-04-21 14:49:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2cf57bc4bea6b4fee85da0a5b66a8cf0ee20cea3a9eee1da496b265b4d282806Block Operator
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