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 4068837 Details
Epoch: 188 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4070762 epoch_slot_no: 9962 block_no: 4068660 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1890 time: 2020-04-23 05:05:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe1c8651cdcdcf4d8ef66a3cc45f2a81a0920bcac7d74bcbf737005e63efa5cd9Block Operator
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