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 4068972 Details
Epoch: 188 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4070897 epoch_slot_no: 10097 block_no: 4068795 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 4062 time: 2020-04-23 05:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x804572943e83e3bdbc6065ae8e14c8dc8124b5715a7ad784d733a1672f5678f5Block Operator
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