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 4071598 Details
Epoch: 188 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4073523 epoch_slot_no: 12723 block_no: 4071421 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1176 time: 2020-04-23 20:25:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4a82387144891a3fc97bd5d9e17fabffd3693a11bd36d2f797216dc221f86d03Block Operator
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