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 4062312 Details
Epoch: 188 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 4064237 epoch_slot_no: 3437 block_no: 4062135 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 6582 time: 2020-04-21 16:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x518c1e2b0587c70a6c04f96003811fbb9d41b02ca1fa1fbbef4fcd1c94950b74Block Operator
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