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 4073556 Details
Epoch: 188 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4075481 epoch_slot_no: 14681 block_no: 4073379 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3123 time: 2020-04-24 07:18:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd02ff30cf736c8dd72a6fbdfffff218848af9b6c9f22d7820db6107d6a8b2907Block Operator
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