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 4068695 Details
Epoch: 188 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4070620 epoch_slot_no: 9820 block_no: 4068518 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1910 time: 2020-04-23 04:18:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3882de03f93a16177bc6c3c6ebc9c9494f0601e5aed78ae222c2f114605e2667Block Operator
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