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 4069983 Details
Epoch: 188 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4071908 epoch_slot_no: 11108 block_no: 4069806 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2764 time: 2020-04-23 11:27:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x07f43543de9a468f699de298a5ebdda447063a04c3ac294e7f4d16a8c23ee5bbBlock Operator
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