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 4070224 Details
Epoch: 188 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4072149 epoch_slot_no: 11349 block_no: 4070047 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3249 time: 2020-04-23 12:47:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x81f5836c1adfbce5184443b5dd6101ade5e31b65a313db4955f5b00a384d4591Block Operator
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