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 4074521 Details
Epoch: 188 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4076446 epoch_slot_no: 15646 block_no: 4074344 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 3594 time: 2020-04-24 12:40:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x76bba04b0d79eb427e76c533acdbba294d6ed5b734efb833e91b82b1d014e49eBlock Operator
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