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 4070204 Details
Epoch: 188 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4072129 epoch_slot_no: 11329 block_no: 4070027 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2371 time: 2020-04-23 12:41:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3781302d11508ed330290d96e45a2c363a88d150f7d494a139cdc81e26413e19Block Operator
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