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 4074029 Details
Epoch: 188 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4075954 epoch_slot_no: 15154 block_no: 4073852 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1176 time: 2020-04-24 09:56:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3be650318610d9656c092e8f05d1ab0ee81dabf78774d41996b36a29fb53e2b0Block Operator
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