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 4068391 Details
Epoch: 188 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4070316 epoch_slot_no: 9516 block_no: 4068214 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2006 time: 2020-04-23 02:36:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbce140b37f3bb386757d6904b4a1113f015b9ed18f344d320f12f777b833c81bBlock Operator
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