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 4071702 Details
Epoch: 188 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 4073627 epoch_slot_no: 12827 block_no: 4071525 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 7812 time: 2020-04-23 21:00:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6e693e1ad6461bffdd845a277ef58b7b75c3732d7ba9add7b941f6a5e8d52395Block Operator
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