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 4073862 Details
Epoch: 188 Number of transactions in block: 5 slot_no: 4075787 epoch_slot_no: 14987 block_no: 4073685 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 4709 time: 2020-04-24 09:00:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xce324fdfb3c1c447a7fc75181f37d1f26623ed132d24077ffcd0624eb0d1563aBlock Operator
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