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 4074421 Details
Epoch: 188 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4076346 epoch_slot_no: 15546 block_no: 4074244 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1229 time: 2020-04-24 12:06:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb4a35fcd47172e97eaec777b4ca764e6413f3c891348738c2ea4dc76456e5b0cBlock Operator
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