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 4071558 Details
Epoch: 188 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4073483 epoch_slot_no: 12683 block_no: 4071381 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 987 time: 2020-04-23 20:12:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfd1aa11424f5ab986df404e1951b85fb5a789fcc72ce74b409c9fa93ab490df8Block Operator
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