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 4073539 Details
Epoch: 188 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4075464 epoch_slot_no: 14664 block_no: 4073362 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 962 time: 2020-04-24 07:12:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2e15b4f151ae557aa977399af3d34a64764f2a29cc72de7c19afda93b5d1204cBlock Operator
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