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 4071585 Details
Epoch: 188 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4073510 epoch_slot_no: 12710 block_no: 4071408 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1537 time: 2020-04-23 20:21:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdd6038f1affad83ccbf1d914b858eafbf481c1cfe54c37112a8fd800adaa209bBlock Operator
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