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 4070672 Details
Epoch: 188 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4072597 epoch_slot_no: 11797 block_no: 4070495 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 4071 time: 2020-04-23 15:17:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x42e2b11da12b1a12ccb8ffa7c6992593edd3ddc539921f358cdc833360bc34a8Block Operator
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