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 4070748 Details
Epoch: 188 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4072673 epoch_slot_no: 11873 block_no: 4070571 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1352 time: 2020-04-23 15:42:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x166befd13ffb19195740f5a31bb9bbd05ff30943a106a05e8194d4d78181d8e7Block Operator
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