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 4071782 Details
Epoch: 188 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4073707 epoch_slot_no: 12907 block_no: 4071605 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3367 time: 2020-04-23 21:27:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbf817e0071f9b0572ad6d41a59f9f1dc0ba3ff1f99e269b51d9505e329261025Block Operator
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