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 4072932 Details
Epoch: 188 Number of transactions in block: 9 slot_no: 4074857 epoch_slot_no: 14057 block_no: 4072755 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 11761 time: 2020-04-24 03:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfc1dcbf774087efe470091b62ab79cb6342ae6315bf9df8a8a28034705886b5eBlock Operator
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