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 4072512 Details
Epoch: 188 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4074437 epoch_slot_no: 13637 block_no: 4072335 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2848 time: 2020-04-24 01:30:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x30cf39946035e99affca59503f5c42e01b3e5d92105c185af6655b9bfc810515Block Operator
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