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 4068220 Details
Epoch: 188 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4070145 epoch_slot_no: 9345 block_no: 4068043 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 7579 time: 2020-04-23 01:39:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x52795a44c0672b9f4d59f41efeac2587e7fccbf722b8c20d40c6f1d48916f97fBlock Operator
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