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 4074745 Details
Epoch: 188 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4076670 epoch_slot_no: 15870 block_no: 4074568 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1713 time: 2020-04-24 13:54:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe710e8bacad951fecfda5922c5d2c231f477eb7d62fb3f157d4778b44b2534e7Block Operator
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