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 4073118 Details
Epoch: 188 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4075043 epoch_slot_no: 14243 block_no: 4072941 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1357 time: 2020-04-24 04:52:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7e642b30cf5ec9ad5d3fc53f0452b21315033443b1b845619649f0f20430ccb1Block Operator
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