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 4071236 Details
Epoch: 188 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4073161 epoch_slot_no: 12361 block_no: 4071059 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2481 time: 2020-04-23 18:25:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe80243a0a8199e7a4bd8774563026dc54aeb28ca6482ea8ca981d4485ab759cfBlock Operator
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