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 4070524 Details
Epoch: 188 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4072449 epoch_slot_no: 11649 block_no: 4070347 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1491 time: 2020-04-23 14:27:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7595216b7e38830ae60a371aa0974a69dc12c8e92b1ee0e12e4c1414351933f5Block Operator
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