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 4073347 Details
Epoch: 188 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4075272 epoch_slot_no: 14472 block_no: 4073170 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1778 time: 2020-04-24 06:08:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x396ea9460e157929aa098a759b7a52d529b59af5fc08821cae6dc7a4cfa4add1Block Operator
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