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 4069286 Details
Epoch: 188 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4071211 epoch_slot_no: 10411 block_no: 4069109 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1667 time: 2020-04-23 07:35:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x12c24224b5b3a9cb5dc1e2d2aa0d29871e72079d01adb8f2af8a0b8e47ed52a1Block Operator
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