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 4073286 Details
Epoch: 188 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4075211 epoch_slot_no: 14411 block_no: 4073109 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 995 time: 2020-04-24 05:48:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd7ad4280e746fb95f58ef9944ddb6d4e7bf53d3ab0b2643e328ddc5989bb59c2Block Operator
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