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 4074513 Details
Epoch: 188 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4076438 epoch_slot_no: 15638 block_no: 4074336 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2033 time: 2020-04-24 12:37:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa89d49845f3bc60a7fe04519727e63a16d5bdcc1bb0847734875c26e23651a60Block Operator
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