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 4074202 Details
Epoch: 188 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4076127 epoch_slot_no: 15327 block_no: 4074025 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 15296 time: 2020-04-24 10:53:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe1d091976e8bdcbbe7bcfe9aa057b2a8e1bd92e70d969f9d0629790ea5314540Block Operator
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