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 4069512 Details
Epoch: 188 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 4071437 epoch_slot_no: 10637 block_no: 4069335 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 6754 time: 2020-04-23 08:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1783c381478644e9d2c4b7bec450144959bcf1af139a8b62a4d7b4b2b471dfeaBlock Operator
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