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 4068302 Details
Epoch: 188 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4070227 epoch_slot_no: 9427 block_no: 4068125 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2985 time: 2020-04-23 02:07:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9002a488d164918413e5e212f2d6587a2dc0ccbdec8b754ad5ded10e825f92abBlock Operator
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