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 4073909 Details
Epoch: 188 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4075834 epoch_slot_no: 15034 block_no: 4073732 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1451 time: 2020-04-24 09:16:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xbaa29dccff2a9834ef8414afc594db7b561ae53971416543a16839fb2de9775eBlock Operator
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