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 4068612 Details
Epoch: 188 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 4070537 epoch_slot_no: 9737 block_no: 4068435 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 11285 time: 2020-04-23 03:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe71c71ce0785628cab455cc6459e55f4e185536ba05cbbf119905bb205687af8Block Operator
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