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 4073535 Details
Epoch: 188 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4075460 epoch_slot_no: 14660 block_no: 4073358 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1505 time: 2020-04-24 07:11:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3b0bd8cd6220dd648ae4664dae46b6b1e80c30b24d2486338693aaa47b6b5e05Block Operator
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