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 4070417 Details
Epoch: 188 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4072342 epoch_slot_no: 11542 block_no: 4070240 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3024 time: 2020-04-23 13:52:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc68806db6a7e396356c2a6bb1fffbbeed5e63838cc4ff92cc5c887430b58a1a5Block Operator
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