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 4070239 Details
Epoch: 188 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4072164 epoch_slot_no: 11364 block_no: 4070062 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2240 time: 2020-04-23 12:52:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcdc82db6e5edadbd2a04bd3f3e5d8ab8ba3ed5f96f57d31a33f4031347cc11c4Block Operator
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