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 4071461 Details
Epoch: 188 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4073386 epoch_slot_no: 12586 block_no: 4071284 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3232 time: 2020-04-23 19:40:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9b6a364299cfca2d7f7bec33c49d6a04faf500df91dc28298d48ba96e90d992dBlock Operator
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