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 4073702 Details
Epoch: 188 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4075627 epoch_slot_no: 14827 block_no: 4073525 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1401 time: 2020-04-24 08:07:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x17203c37e3bb308516844385022a5f130c4f44f6bffd67f34a783687b412a3c8Block Operator
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