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 4074397 Details
Epoch: 188 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4076322 epoch_slot_no: 15522 block_no: 4074220 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1505 time: 2020-04-24 11:58:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa60208a94b344040a92b3c55bf969ff69c5bb2da9f5e03f33c120e8f6d8e4b36Block Operator
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