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 4068053 Details
Epoch: 188 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4069978 epoch_slot_no: 9178 block_no: 4067876 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2262 time: 2020-04-23 00:44:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8c6244004d1d105ad1debe0ce1ffe24ccba2002b91a7e4fac83307f86fcf04beBlock Operator
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