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 4072666 Details
Epoch: 188 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4074591 epoch_slot_no: 13791 block_no: 4072489 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 991 time: 2020-04-24 02:21:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8d18574f5778ef83d9450ebb845657d7e47987a38f6600fa4e289ec23b9f6f0fBlock Operator
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