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 4071343 Details
Epoch: 188 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4073268 epoch_slot_no: 12468 block_no: 4071166 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1270 time: 2020-04-23 19:00:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8476117e3fc8adcf50bc8f9e122b7bea58a5e58d7b1bd5152d4231603682db1bBlock Operator
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