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 4072858 Details
Epoch: 188 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4074783 epoch_slot_no: 13983 block_no: 4072681 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2304 time: 2020-04-24 03:25:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1bdad64ce7ad2138f067d1ab0b6a57e5b9d21b542a671f0bad06c7d706dfb85aBlock Operator
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