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 4069284 Details
Epoch: 188 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4071209 epoch_slot_no: 10409 block_no: 4069107 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1356 time: 2020-04-23 07:34:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x83f5916d7b63ca73dce208f2ab5b8d114b41a07e16f990bbef39d476fcf97f23Block Operator
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