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 4071671 Details
Epoch: 188 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4073596 epoch_slot_no: 12796 block_no: 4071494 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2981 time: 2020-04-23 20:50:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7b1eae677af5b1826ddd3c6c3c0ebdc674fbd51a0cbce27765f1e3696446261cBlock Operator
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