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 4068430 Details
Epoch: 188 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4070355 epoch_slot_no: 9555 block_no: 4068253 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 7596 time: 2020-04-23 02:49:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xef7e6202d94fa95815cb7743ef437ed6a4b0f6a1ce3c2b89004058aac7c38182Block Operator
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