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 4072953 Details
Epoch: 188 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4074878 epoch_slot_no: 14078 block_no: 4072776 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2175 time: 2020-04-24 03:57:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0c3cda14ccb3a675722190795a53bfd95a8244c1625e3a4ae037325fb68e0647Block Operator
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