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 4070802 Details
Epoch: 188 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 4072727 epoch_slot_no: 11927 block_no: 4070625 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 6457 time: 2020-04-23 16:00:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa0dfd8c1b0b7cbd03d94de28955d5447e3dbcc83daa87a57e1a8702ccd0b21d8Block Operator
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