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 4073037 Details
Epoch: 188 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4074962 epoch_slot_no: 14162 block_no: 4072860 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2505 time: 2020-04-24 04:25:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x20b1b5706b2ba4eda76a828f1188e7b196053ae51562362740c3f75d26b4b25bBlock Operator
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