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 4069333 Details
Epoch: 188 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4071258 epoch_slot_no: 10458 block_no: 4069156 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 13678 time: 2020-04-23 07:50:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf18148dacd801a8727e057562c428f374abbc354f407bb852115ba7ba66f773eBlock Operator
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