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 4071509 Details
Epoch: 188 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4073434 epoch_slot_no: 12634 block_no: 4071332 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2165 time: 2020-04-23 19:56:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x14d490af5f0e3acda8eef4ed041e5103fd5069c96f1c6f0e00aabb9f5a3ac260Block Operator
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