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 4071821 Details
Epoch: 188 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4073746 epoch_slot_no: 12946 block_no: 4071644 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1143 time: 2020-04-23 21:40:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x33cf410126cd5999f42f26e36f1e7f402efc164ad559485b7caff82524c45678Block Operator
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