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 4069086 Details
Epoch: 188 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4071011 epoch_slot_no: 10211 block_no: 4068909 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 995 time: 2020-04-23 06:28:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4698594c94c683a7a571d16b0d9d99366a6a67f7f040f18bcb0b79b82faf9ab5Block Operator
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