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 4074224 Details
Epoch: 188 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4076149 epoch_slot_no: 15349 block_no: 4074047 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1352 time: 2020-04-24 11:01:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x040070b22ea7ed4b801b00d4eacef6dd8b443988f3a72ae24328ac5cb31c184bBlock Operator
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