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 4069986 Details
Epoch: 188 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4071911 epoch_slot_no: 11111 block_no: 4069809 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1353 time: 2020-04-23 11:28:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2145ee46c97d5a6cdd5ad5f5481e4abb697b584573b541a8c337df497c8bdba8Block Operator
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