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 4072542 Details
Epoch: 188 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4074467 epoch_slot_no: 13667 block_no: 4072365 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2248 time: 2020-04-24 01:40:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd72ba6b3eae33b9fe75d091bb8bf22ead3404b8cc4cb08f92142e9e9bf5199e3Block Operator
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