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 4073187 Details
Epoch: 188 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4075112 epoch_slot_no: 14312 block_no: 4073010 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 958 time: 2020-04-24 05:15:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x778b9bb78c168d78222a39cd9dd555273d3c14e81b74e8bbd814ef3c4489c4caBlock Operator
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