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 4068119 Details
Epoch: 188 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4070044 epoch_slot_no: 9244 block_no: 4067942 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 7589 time: 2020-04-23 01:06:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x252410002fd9cd0bd3682de17776e1d55857b0e0458288e47e8dd5b32ff42291Block Operator
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