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 4073997 Details
Epoch: 188 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4075922 epoch_slot_no: 15122 block_no: 4073820 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1353 time: 2020-04-24 09:45:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8c8e307cc9df5dca549d91a222ec72d8847c4ab008d25df40a200b252166bd78Block Operator
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