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 4068823 Details
Epoch: 188 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4070748 epoch_slot_no: 9948 block_no: 4068646 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1249 time: 2020-04-23 05:00:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0e5c1d9aec59876674a3289b5888b921e9ca19878a57bb4e71d383953828d7baBlock Operator
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