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 4073019 Details
Epoch: 188 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4074944 epoch_slot_no: 14144 block_no: 4072842 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1724 time: 2020-04-24 04:19:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8f92d96cff09b22c259a19bade34b096b36f5362a298a56b4f0d7bc2e96dc5efBlock Operator
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