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 4074235 Details
Epoch: 188 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4076160 epoch_slot_no: 15360 block_no: 4074058 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 1463 time: 2020-04-24 11:04:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa91647828d56c12b7bed1d8603d1cfb9201c9961eeb02212d158ff31734be199Block Operator
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