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 4074172 Details
Epoch: 188 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4076097 epoch_slot_no: 15297 block_no: 4073995 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1471 time: 2020-04-24 10:43:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xfb56d92882854f39279106904566820ece384af4dc4227f7f34b310cf9a43a7bBlock Operator
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