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 4074086 Details
Epoch: 188 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4076011 epoch_slot_no: 15211 block_no: 4073909 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1719 time: 2020-04-24 10:15:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc3b2dc0dc7cb3addaef2c75c977603186fd39e67b7a1f499b61e56e236682017Block Operator
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