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 4074716 Details
Epoch: 188 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4076641 epoch_slot_no: 15841 block_no: 4074539 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 7542 time: 2020-04-24 13:45:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0ea8e420f436423cca698acb6e3ca5dcb8b0ae8727d923e95ba77ac2e5128bcaBlock Operator
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