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 4073322 Details
Epoch: 188 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4075247 epoch_slot_no: 14447 block_no: 4073145 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 10526 time: 2020-04-24 06:00:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x76ded8a32e2dbdd2656b96448fc7b986d004e5fe12596719f639a0e2990b4238Block Operator
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