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 4068390 Details
Epoch: 188 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4070315 epoch_slot_no: 9515 block_no: 4068213 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1887 time: 2020-04-23 02:36:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x73a2b325ed6eb9953f45f323a238c6fff7d2e6ac807ee9ebc54b376ff228fe33Block Operator
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