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 4068439 Details
Epoch: 188 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4070364 epoch_slot_no: 9564 block_no: 4068262 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 7764 time: 2020-04-23 02:52:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfdd0eb2347c42afb051052b2ed01e385675bdb385f71cdc68848e076285085faBlock Operator
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