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 4072262 Details
Epoch: 188 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4074187 epoch_slot_no: 13387 block_no: 4072085 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 995 time: 2020-04-24 00:07:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x39a07180129a78c2e5f16496bf42f26edd87fc6e6b4048751ae674dc0bc2c242Block Operator
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