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 4070803 Details
Epoch: 188 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4072728 epoch_slot_no: 11928 block_no: 4070626 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1348 time: 2020-04-23 16:00:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdcbd1beef3d0eaa1fbd83b5ff586d58e0aaa2fd5c778e3b7e341ef0354870717Block Operator
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