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 4074631 Details
Epoch: 188 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4076556 epoch_slot_no: 15756 block_no: 4074454 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1356 time: 2020-04-24 13:16:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x565e0d14b210a943bdfb264b3e18c877a0d68216e627f58218b99d79e04b4746Block Operator
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