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 4073758 Details
Epoch: 188 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4075683 epoch_slot_no: 14883 block_no: 4073581 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1311 time: 2020-04-24 08:25:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x00adc68c3bb8c918ecd75de9f2b1941e8a0311e944fd5b8c7ca7fc43a1c30bb5Block Operator
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