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 4072673 Details
Epoch: 188 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4074598 epoch_slot_no: 13798 block_no: 4072496 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1316 time: 2020-04-24 02:24:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3e6cd195c258b44b469653a3ea984f26b8281eb9d5ff863b99b642463dc66654Block Operator
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