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 4074807 Details
Epoch: 188 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4076732 epoch_slot_no: 15932 block_no: 4074630 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 991 time: 2020-04-24 14:15:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x506c923b3b19526b6cd6f6e4031f57f83cbdb998122f831e03bef2df7da46d70Block Operator
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