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 4072453 Details
Epoch: 188 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 4074378 epoch_slot_no: 13578 block_no: 4072276 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2814 time: 2020-04-24 01:10:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfbe42b5d6dbecb0d5c7262ca1a07459199490a6139a9a2f70b1dd3bc8853b82cBlock Operator
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