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 4069919 Details
Epoch: 188 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4071844 epoch_slot_no: 11044 block_no: 4069742 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 5104 time: 2020-04-23 11:06:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9498863a8d8de34acd19b887a67264e0bd09e425816a88cb0dcf1b32ab313815Block Operator
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