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 4069551 Details
Epoch: 188 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4071476 epoch_slot_no: 10676 block_no: 4069374 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2046 time: 2020-04-23 09:03:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd816c3c5683991125165e4e6484a1e3a7b8eb0f339081f95b7e6d14f0e3dddc1Block Operator
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