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 4074462 Details
Epoch: 188 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4076387 epoch_slot_no: 15587 block_no: 4074285 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2063 time: 2020-04-24 12:20:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3bbba4b0f517a773a63207b58f0e309cc0109a3ed62f10655b3e9a3bddec313fBlock Operator
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