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 4074132 Details
Epoch: 188 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4076057 epoch_slot_no: 15257 block_no: 4073955 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1286 time: 2020-04-24 10:30:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcc6e7dcbd5bdf7531c1c340d95bc718a105d3fc40e0be261f801c5101ef7b5e5Block Operator
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