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 4072763 Details
Epoch: 188 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4074688 epoch_slot_no: 13888 block_no: 4072586 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2880 time: 2020-04-24 02:54:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xf21e9340f7e74002d9538b7bd3f370fc3cda5e4839bc02ec0b95120ed3118a62Block Operator
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