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 4072708 Details
Epoch: 188 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4074633 epoch_slot_no: 13833 block_no: 4072531 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1662 time: 2020-04-24 02:35:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd86832072dd0d6faa471b41026677e6e771617d7eb41a1f753ab7120c29497a7Block Operator
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