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 4073053 Details
Epoch: 188 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4074978 epoch_slot_no: 14178 block_no: 4072876 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 7265 time: 2020-04-24 04:30:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfb7259a97ef458ba5c653775073b74b9c2ecdad96945bbc4a24b4fca01a51076Block Operator
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