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 4074457 Details
Epoch: 188 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4076382 epoch_slot_no: 15582 block_no: 4074280 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 3712 time: 2020-04-24 12:18:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x99d6b954b830544f0217ed82f433cb5f90edd41f36091bd105990885b103ec87Block Operator
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