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 4074484 Details
Epoch: 188 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4076409 epoch_slot_no: 15609 block_no: 4074307 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 991 time: 2020-04-24 12:27:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x02123a5939c6ad70180eba65a8e7a283bb11abbdf02d5d05e465fbb3fed3ed32Block Operator
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