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 4070384 Details
Epoch: 188 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4072309 epoch_slot_no: 11509 block_no: 4070207 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3787 time: 2020-04-23 13:41:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x45e56fc2c1f7e1060e128427bf9653d6a8fa5e8dde906791ead7f4a037524e46Block Operator
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