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 4074217 Details
Epoch: 188 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4076142 epoch_slot_no: 15342 block_no: 4074040 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1291 time: 2020-04-24 10:58:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9058519d5e427084fda86596b2128080f0251346909fc34cffdf7992c921ba9fBlock Operator
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