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 4074562 Details
Epoch: 188 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4076487 epoch_slot_no: 15687 block_no: 4074385 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 1997 time: 2020-04-24 12:53:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2a6d0a782cce6ffe0383ade81a02776b4b4d78ac15b927108b44ab072adfe705Block Operator
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