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 4071162 Details
Epoch: 188 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4073087 epoch_slot_no: 12287 block_no: 4070985 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2080 time: 2020-04-23 18:00:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xaa924b95b591d11a3ad6a5a463369f083d80c730aea4779209a3543ce4eb0960Block Operator
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