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 4072485 Details
Epoch: 188 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4074410 epoch_slot_no: 13610 block_no: 4072308 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2897 time: 2020-04-24 01:21:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8983ea93abf49a3ef998b53612f767c998e1f7d7c467938f97f89ffd7606dd77Block Operator
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