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 4071043 Details
Epoch: 188 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4072968 epoch_slot_no: 12168 block_no: 4070866 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2136 time: 2020-04-23 17:20:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd03da081548e558b3aeb615c9bb3f0ec84f2188bf2cbe865de6f66b15cae04d7Block Operator
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