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 4072779 Details
Epoch: 188 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4074704 epoch_slot_no: 13904 block_no: 4072602 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2727 time: 2020-04-24 02:59:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1ad3b7939f9eeed37ed373f8f2594f60b3adeee80c3ea0688e7545c544dd82ebBlock Operator
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