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 4062078 Details
Epoch: 188 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4064003 epoch_slot_no: 3203 block_no: 4061901 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1286 time: 2020-04-21 15:32:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x28b12d94cbf6e4dd60aaae18e2981d70dd2d768fc9a8503ea9f459867cd5d2e9Block Operator
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