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 4073529 Details
Epoch: 188 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4075454 epoch_slot_no: 14654 block_no: 4073352 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2013 time: 2020-04-24 07:09:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb04d7b22e9f87f640945384ee8e23999c489d6b7795bc262056260b6f79a8ea5Block Operator
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