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 4070474 Details
Epoch: 188 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4072399 epoch_slot_no: 11599 block_no: 4070297 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2801 time: 2020-04-23 14:11:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4954b515d92f07a251530068e239a8170b2837cec3dee3812b71bf4f790f5f7eBlock Operator
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