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 4068147 Details
Epoch: 188 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4070072 epoch_slot_no: 9272 block_no: 4067970 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 7490 time: 2020-04-23 01:15:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9637dbf0692970e660d840524dfae3be43f945db6f76b4e8be3244cc238e4e30Block Operator
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