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 4071642 Details
Epoch: 188 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4073567 epoch_slot_no: 12767 block_no: 4071465 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 2981 time: 2020-04-23 20:40:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x33a7fed95f06041cf1439f78bb562faf0cf265fce17fdbab5d4fde805a663210Block Operator
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