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 4068087 Details
Epoch: 188 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4070012 epoch_slot_no: 9212 block_no: 4067910 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 7705 time: 2020-04-23 00:55:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x15b597a1f7f7de17e772ce5ff0e5c8c319de4d71178d5fe5b8003029c2adffbcBlock Operator
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