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 4070695 Details
Epoch: 188 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4072620 epoch_slot_no: 11820 block_no: 4070518 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2574 time: 2020-04-23 15:24:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0599b91f765d2f738cfe25e1d78ac2c5e180c8507a8100615d5dd002891da45fBlock Operator
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