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 4070082 Details
Epoch: 188 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 4072007 epoch_slot_no: 11207 block_no: 4069905 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 6565 time: 2020-04-23 12:00:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x205540f0aed2e44ba8fc38aff99155c5bf1eef2a43b90cf64a4632b27c23cce7Block Operator
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