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 4072509 Details
Epoch: 188 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4074434 epoch_slot_no: 13634 block_no: 4072332 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 921 time: 2020-04-24 01:29:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3826dfa447f420388164e2d634ea5516d851f5eda560f37d243e8e33b49c0cadBlock Operator
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