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 4071738 Details
Epoch: 188 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4073663 epoch_slot_no: 12863 block_no: 4071561 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2581 time: 2020-04-23 21:12:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe333a9cefd5bdb076c0dbaea253a8ba1b2316b11cc68132d0f6ec6c7d37fc576Block Operator
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