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 4071342 Details
Epoch: 188 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4073267 epoch_slot_no: 12467 block_no: 4071165 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2065 time: 2020-04-23 19:00:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9e84f781388eef827c40a0ee309da8d77be745f26e5469b01360898e78838c1cBlock Operator
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