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 4073845 Details
Epoch: 188 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4075770 epoch_slot_no: 14970 block_no: 4073668 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1663 time: 2020-04-24 08:54:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x08308fa986e78d653e5db181e920712c105707ad5a845f41d48d561b5b6ad888Block Operator
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