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 4069226 Details
Epoch: 188 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4071151 epoch_slot_no: 10351 block_no: 4069049 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1261 time: 2020-04-23 07:15:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x978602729a2d92b6d4884961b86d070757ac16ea7e78be302fc4e12b2ba6cef2Block Operator
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