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 4073317 Details
Epoch: 188 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4075242 epoch_slot_no: 14442 block_no: 4073140 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1270 time: 2020-04-24 05:58:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x75b58ef9841b988a44cffcb7924f91a5a3e2a37402beb8ad40eec152a2362829Block Operator
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