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 4071112 Details
Epoch: 188 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4073037 epoch_slot_no: 12237 block_no: 4070935 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 992 time: 2020-04-23 17:43:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2e9358b8be957361d1f11479cfdb2cb96d845910a089cf1008f54f3046765667Block Operator
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