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 4074229 Details
Epoch: 188 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4076154 epoch_slot_no: 15354 block_no: 4074052 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2730 time: 2020-04-24 11:02:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc7b18070f62078936822d99f9540e14b7ba831cd30335c900c5007f16e370039Block Operator
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