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 4073032 Details
Epoch: 188 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4074957 epoch_slot_no: 14157 block_no: 4072855 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 7789 time: 2020-04-24 04:23:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7754d2140a69e53573e5cbf48eeda89c4de7477b7951b70278af605f10367c40Block Operator
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