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 4069321 Details
Epoch: 188 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4071246 epoch_slot_no: 10446 block_no: 4069144 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 958 time: 2020-04-23 07:46:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd4ec718d21c21ba741e80e91285e8bb4b7af3a0abfc9c6c001c95fe94a6d56abBlock Operator
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