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 4071380 Details
Epoch: 188 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4073305 epoch_slot_no: 12505 block_no: 4071203 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1980 time: 2020-04-23 19:13:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x87754b25e1f229a90714925c01844b0783cd21620141fcb1eae4eafb422e014dBlock Operator
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