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 4071242 Details
Epoch: 188 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4073167 epoch_slot_no: 12367 block_no: 4071065 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 909 time: 2020-04-23 18:27:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x68e88dead5999396ac0e09afec53a13aa7b0018768ca6e80c12f53a1462d2e75Block Operator
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