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 4072458 Details
Epoch: 188 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4074383 epoch_slot_no: 13583 block_no: 4072281 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 5148 time: 2020-04-24 01:12:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfa1e303e2613903aa8f79a1cbe8199d1db35f4871ece0741406d7f8c1c7fb7cdBlock Operator
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