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 4070738 Details
Epoch: 188 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4072663 epoch_slot_no: 11863 block_no: 4070561 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1594 time: 2020-04-23 15:39:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x90fd05db6946619387c8781ee50aa2ecda8d62acf32144c6791f3de6504673e8Block Operator
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