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 4072580 Details
Epoch: 188 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4074505 epoch_slot_no: 13705 block_no: 4072403 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 5042 time: 2020-04-24 01:53:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x16e54ac644c04051d63d7fa9d8f5267ccce0f83e0ab1b23f2c590358fd92e5d8Block Operator
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