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 4073413 Details
Epoch: 188 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4075338 epoch_slot_no: 14538 block_no: 4073236 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1972 time: 2020-04-24 06:30:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0a7021df5125ab9ca477cc388a827a02423ecfab2e2cfc08ae3d33f5a1856b1cBlock Operator
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