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 4072999 Details
Epoch: 188 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4074924 epoch_slot_no: 14124 block_no: 4072822 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 962 time: 2020-04-24 04:12:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6872b15b23f3dee189d1ac30ab226980e834b82c7c92388ff5404d5b28796befBlock Operator
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