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 4074035 Details
Epoch: 188 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4075960 epoch_slot_no: 15160 block_no: 4073858 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1647 time: 2020-04-24 09:58:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x23fa65e9bdf566acbcd212c3d1f7662d3c74a31dd1e4c0cd6eb0e5a9fd662033Block Operator
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