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 4072348 Details
Epoch: 188 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4074273 epoch_slot_no: 13473 block_no: 4072171 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1648 time: 2020-04-24 00:35:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6e0ff124883e674522952f40eaa09a8f71907a6b4a4c889d5f936ca01a400f6eBlock Operator
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