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 4072795 Details
Epoch: 188 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4074720 epoch_slot_no: 13920 block_no: 4072618 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2957 time: 2020-04-24 03:04:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x28e75d63af6a5c38242207d1dd531e9d1504a2eb832ad11d1fae667ea0a68defBlock Operator
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