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 4073112 Details
Epoch: 188 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 4075037 epoch_slot_no: 14237 block_no: 4072935 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 5691 time: 2020-04-24 04:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfe20a93a26b5833e10662b5837e25711273779992a43baceea630b5e9c8d8bb2Block Operator
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