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 4074005 Details
Epoch: 188 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4075930 epoch_slot_no: 15130 block_no: 4073828 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 4168 time: 2020-04-24 09:48:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xff45ea0e5a768f9f04b7c49602170ea4ec4ca08f0cde267d1901f4774a68d95aBlock Operator
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