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 4071681 Details
Epoch: 188 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4073606 epoch_slot_no: 12806 block_no: 4071504 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1344 time: 2020-04-23 20:53:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc942a58c935b8b17e003b4d291b66f55398f4e110e6e17aa9c14b4cf8bf584b3Block Operator
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