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 4073083 Details
Epoch: 188 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4075008 epoch_slot_no: 14208 block_no: 4072906 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3212 time: 2020-04-24 04:40:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa30cf38c10979c3c33ad3c7e6adf582ba2f34e26f156cb610dcb8fe55034ff08Block Operator
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