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 4071597 Details
Epoch: 188 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4073522 epoch_slot_no: 12722 block_no: 4071420 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 995 time: 2020-04-23 20:25:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5aa283de585411eff62ab811ba9b19f1690e09c5517face3253b08a44985f56dBlock Operator
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