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 4074033 Details
Epoch: 188 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4075958 epoch_slot_no: 15158 block_no: 4073856 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2223 time: 2020-04-24 09:57:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x116605da92bc3d7ebdb9992732092c3e07cd21790b8716eaa629e4849995e81cBlock Operator
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