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 4072924 Details
Epoch: 188 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4074849 epoch_slot_no: 14049 block_no: 4072747 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 9386 time: 2020-04-24 03:47:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb87fbec7213a4300dc964ba937af144bf8569ff5d7bf1559eab9f82e23d934d0Block Operator
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