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 4074216 Details
Epoch: 188 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4076141 epoch_slot_no: 15341 block_no: 4074039 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2526 time: 2020-04-24 10:58:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdfa46623da8078587d78cc3a310a8baf34f2725d89eebebd183de496a3ff4be5Block Operator
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