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 4073832 Details
Epoch: 188 Number of transactions in block: 8 slot_no: 4075757 epoch_slot_no: 14957 block_no: 4073655 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 12937 time: 2020-04-24 08:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa6209759b71bfc87701f4b5ecaeef102fcbc48b644ae29f5a03a2546a758d25aBlock Operator
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