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 4068797 Details
Epoch: 188 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4070722 epoch_slot_no: 9922 block_no: 4068620 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1023 time: 2020-04-23 04:52:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbeecdf4cd4412b811bc17470dcdd64ed42cc899f677ccdfd44efd1e86cc4ac05Block Operator
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