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 4073067 Details
Epoch: 188 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4074992 epoch_slot_no: 14192 block_no: 4072890 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1311 time: 2020-04-24 04:35:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x5fe309ec6210ec795562af201f608abae6897e4d8eeda658cb7429cf8e6dc3d1Block Operator
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