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 4069844 Details
Epoch: 188 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4071769 epoch_slot_no: 10969 block_no: 4069667 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 987 time: 2020-04-23 10:41:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xacc54e89f2dd9685a27948a91e7f53f2f4e418bb1f0a6076414f6d705e0aee68Block Operator
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