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 4074103 Details
Epoch: 188 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4076028 epoch_slot_no: 15228 block_no: 4073926 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2518 time: 2020-04-24 10:20:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1a28076a945a3a7a0c49ac8b07c2a7530e8f6ac27ad48e5381c11f6e6c601d22Block Operator
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