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 4069140 Details
Epoch: 188 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4071065 epoch_slot_no: 10265 block_no: 4068963 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3457 time: 2020-04-23 06:46:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf37f3422b1e0a9e65dbbdb92de2b98baa5537cbfaedba798e871ef4aac984bb0Block Operator
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