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 4072621 Details
Epoch: 188 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4074546 epoch_slot_no: 13746 block_no: 4072444 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2217 time: 2020-04-24 02:06:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x233baa6c46753a3c8dd23c6415eea8e81c72eb208566dc52cb5a1cd0d21b8b42Block Operator
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