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 4068865 Details
Epoch: 188 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4070790 epoch_slot_no: 9990 block_no: 4068688 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 921 time: 2020-04-23 05:14:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3a0ec0664da5e2ea6edbbfd63b917d82a1f76d4cd7210ea2443a7c978f9c8b9dBlock Operator
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