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 4068114 Details
Epoch: 188 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4070039 epoch_slot_no: 9239 block_no: 4067937 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 954 time: 2020-04-23 01:04:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4478082f887a137147543a4636150cb2e64b2e0a8ea6522a3b5a7a3a5b6fdbc2Block Operator
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