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 4071672 Details
Epoch: 188 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 4073597 epoch_slot_no: 12797 block_no: 4071495 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 16909 time: 2020-04-23 20:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbf457efde0facdf86d34bb26bfc73e2f7422e0129977b7b675075de3be8299e2Block Operator
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