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 4074222 Details
Epoch: 188 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 4076147 epoch_slot_no: 15347 block_no: 4074045 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 4931 time: 2020-04-24 11:00:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xace2ad3da66c0e3d0893a6c74206ed9a39610b34b0d84561c62f05b154b037b2Block Operator
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