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 4074328 Details
Epoch: 188 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4076253 epoch_slot_no: 15453 block_no: 4074151 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2655 time: 2020-04-24 11:35:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcb1511faa7b79e8708959feef7c7e9fbf91cc452667464f5f0174fe2de4dc54bBlock Operator
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