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 4068072 Details
Epoch: 188 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4069997 epoch_slot_no: 9197 block_no: 4067895 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2979 time: 2020-04-23 00:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcf5efa991b0babfd8bb77d1efbc320f18e6416dcb2870240cfb2ae52ee72659aBlock Operator
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