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 4073820 Details
Epoch: 188 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4075745 epoch_slot_no: 14945 block_no: 4073643 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1429 time: 2020-04-24 08:46:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8eb0d03b813eaa025d1f2c7733ebd698b8746481acb199c9fb43bf00a3859d1dBlock Operator
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