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 4073817 Details
Epoch: 188 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4075742 epoch_slot_no: 14942 block_no: 4073640 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3014 time: 2020-04-24 08:45:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd78d0dc85e5902c8f724c437ac6f139a70dc8eb38ec9777abb944ba5d81c014eBlock Operator
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