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 4073782 Details
Epoch: 188 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4075707 epoch_slot_no: 14907 block_no: 4073605 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 925 time: 2020-04-24 08:33:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x7abc99a03a0ec57130f893fea2a0d2b614dd731f4333097e3e50f618c2841e15Block Operator
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