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 4070562 Details
Epoch: 188 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4072487 epoch_slot_no: 11687 block_no: 4070385 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1861 time: 2020-04-23 14:40:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa9a19af53b414254f26895c971a998c74bc2cd5d5f3c058f91991e82bd46fbf4Block Operator
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