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 4070636 Details
Epoch: 188 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4072561 epoch_slot_no: 11761 block_no: 4070459 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 991 time: 2020-04-23 15:05:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x38c8153120d6dcb4a9844414588c532c2b2ae4e99ea9d9f6be592af112160f6bBlock Operator
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