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 4074049 Details
Epoch: 188 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4075974 epoch_slot_no: 15174 block_no: 4073872 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2805 time: 2020-04-24 10:02:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x489ff698270a95733f838e998bd392024a229421c0b9f05d7aa326c50a2f9d06Block Operator
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