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 4074727 Details
Epoch: 188 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4076652 epoch_slot_no: 15852 block_no: 4074550 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1240 time: 2020-04-24 13:48:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x79243dc396d95a22b10a2887c8ea4d96e1418f6a9b7cfc0cc4606478ae4ec51eBlock Operator
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