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 4074479 Details
Epoch: 188 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4076404 epoch_slot_no: 15604 block_no: 4074302 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2034 time: 2020-04-24 12:26:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x8028551f7659903dd8e59d4d1fac9471ac1045d1298e5c7f8e24210427ebf8edBlock Operator
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