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 4068510 Details
Epoch: 188 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4070435 epoch_slot_no: 9635 block_no: 4068333 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1204 time: 2020-04-23 03:16:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xde4bfde40fab4dbd93f9576a2a96328b12026069b0075bbd5573e0916facd761Block Operator
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