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 4070629 Details
Epoch: 188 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4072554 epoch_slot_no: 11754 block_no: 4070452 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2071 time: 2020-04-23 15:02:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf48d4266ce783d8feba2f5d14d7cc10cbcbba5425d7003907fd2aef53d53b59cBlock Operator
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