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 4073362 Details
Epoch: 188 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4075287 epoch_slot_no: 14487 block_no: 4073185 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 4691 time: 2020-04-24 06:13:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2768d5220abccca498a17dd0f76e54de25b62d27f2fff1953b28d1ea14966c37Block Operator
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