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 4073451 Details
Epoch: 188 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4075376 epoch_slot_no: 14576 block_no: 4073274 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1606 time: 2020-04-24 06:43:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xaf2319690f11d8b4b01b8873eb37e8db50339ea11c7e1e7672172501b14649a7Block Operator
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