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 4071685 Details
Epoch: 188 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4073610 epoch_slot_no: 12810 block_no: 4071508 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2124 time: 2020-04-23 20:54:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc6fb0352d9ddc08daec1f547d140e94d85fad857ea9fdfea0798c7c4abcb02b2Block Operator
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