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 4071188 Details
Epoch: 188 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4073113 epoch_slot_no: 12313 block_no: 4071011 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3873 time: 2020-04-23 18:09:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa4ace837b1195bfe77abe318cffb5f5441702a7612e00aeb92ac7e2844d3cba2Block Operator
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