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 4069809 Details
Epoch: 188 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4071734 epoch_slot_no: 10934 block_no: 4069632 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1882 time: 2020-04-23 10:29:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xce8e540130580c8a78af70f950c77ab1e2f1c385e7bc2aa83b992c2725b31725Block Operator
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