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 4074167 Details
Epoch: 188 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4076092 epoch_slot_no: 15292 block_no: 4073990 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 10844 time: 2020-04-24 10:42:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa4ad483d4698ac7ad9033b33a9e2f54feb7b9484cebb2024d1dd0e736e23e0d1Block Operator
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