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 4069055 Details
Epoch: 188 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4070980 epoch_slot_no: 10180 block_no: 4068878 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1684 time: 2020-04-23 06:18:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xab67d1ff6145e8c3d4d2b1d9e714f0c1b2bc1c2d5478f3e40547f3714ef601eeBlock Operator
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