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 4071550 Details
Epoch: 188 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4073475 epoch_slot_no: 12675 block_no: 4071373 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1356 time: 2020-04-23 20:09:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xaa5a9b98b5026c4ce2dea7fc2d4097282b25a3e164429daf1e4e60a40ac88436Block Operator
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