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 4070415 Details
Epoch: 188 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4072340 epoch_slot_no: 11540 block_no: 4070238 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 962 time: 2020-04-23 13:51:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa59d94fb74603872308703e0cf3f39f71fc9f3cd294bf6037ea2945ea89444a1Block Operator
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