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 4072793 Details
Epoch: 188 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4074718 epoch_slot_no: 13918 block_no: 4072616 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 7947 time: 2020-04-24 03:04:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3b9ee2f206e059d9413bb7b50328f6366eff641dcc70c4153ef0320cb7b9525eBlock Operator
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