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 4072904 Details
Epoch: 188 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4074829 epoch_slot_no: 14029 block_no: 4072727 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 7512 time: 2020-04-24 03:41:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6a7737f9a7cfcaf09d0d8f9f53d3d5257826c408e774b82d01c594d0f8ddd17dBlock Operator
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