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 4074312 Details
Epoch: 188 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4076237 epoch_slot_no: 15437 block_no: 4074135 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2481 time: 2020-04-24 11:30:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcf409c2686aea90a4efd009a3b462a3aaf735b9f677a76016fc3e7ec9a8a8983Block Operator
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