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 4074644 Details
Epoch: 188 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4076569 epoch_slot_no: 15769 block_no: 4074467 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1719 time: 2020-04-24 13:21:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0d9327adb0e5e8f1262edebe9af5b7afd10e6e6e57a4d45db3c9202afa96d56dBlock Operator
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