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 4074557 Details
Epoch: 188 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4076482 epoch_slot_no: 15682 block_no: 4074380 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 991 time: 2020-04-24 12:52:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1f6003d84aa721a3b36c6a4c45a24232e3eb8e578b183cd50c6a6c1e2dcecb72Block Operator
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