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 4073721 Details
Epoch: 188 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4075646 epoch_slot_no: 14846 block_no: 4073544 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 3183 time: 2020-04-24 08:13:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9aaf50a94672aef32fba6cc6d2210eee3c57b2c5e62b8ee4a47b1fb71980f9d3Block Operator
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