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 4068088 Details
Epoch: 188 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4070013 epoch_slot_no: 9213 block_no: 4067911 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2794 time: 2020-04-23 00:55:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x53dd2d5cb62e80b41953556defa40e2386dff2374a0897625493e34423f75c09Block Operator
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