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 4074642 Details
Epoch: 188 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4076567 epoch_slot_no: 15767 block_no: 4074465 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1705 time: 2020-04-24 13:20:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x2e89ddd06a5939e036007fe92670cfcb0324b9cef61055d143a3fd9e8b98d0e5Block Operator
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