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 4071297 Details
Epoch: 188 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4073222 epoch_slot_no: 12422 block_no: 4071120 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1680 time: 2020-04-23 18:45:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc3e4b2a8f59b4edb64839f9ae9c42c4f58a8874ad0a1aeb3a436cd27ff22aa24Block Operator
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