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 4073323 Details
Epoch: 188 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4075248 epoch_slot_no: 14448 block_no: 4073146 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1534 time: 2020-04-24 06:00:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x52f54f1e3c2982a6f8a1b0e01c8dadea2acf02e309eabbd9420a001368244a4bBlock Operator
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