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 4073622 Details
Epoch: 188 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4075547 epoch_slot_no: 14747 block_no: 4073445 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3488 time: 2020-04-24 07:40:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x459f125fe8b6f96637b803713726e16cbbc9738828d2bf399c1c2fdc585a7108Block Operator
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