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 4068035 Details
Epoch: 188 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4069960 epoch_slot_no: 9160 block_no: 4067858 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2034 time: 2020-04-23 00:38:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcb51d91be19f94943bae85edde4b847819854375b0d78a66527c98b681c3f5c5Block Operator
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