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 4073757 Details
Epoch: 188 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 4075682 epoch_slot_no: 14882 block_no: 4073580 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 4549 time: 2020-04-24 08:25:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x19f7e6835c846a2cdc81fa6e0fbd6c87b52d7c4456d4b2f350238b9d8203de92Block Operator
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