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 4071399 Details
Epoch: 188 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4073324 epoch_slot_no: 12524 block_no: 4071222 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 921 time: 2020-04-23 19:19:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0f113ca5166a1b90bfe24e9f7cd718758c526a61c1b0844cbfe9a935c2e00278Block Operator
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