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 4074818 Details
Epoch: 188 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4076743 epoch_slot_no: 15943 block_no: 4074641 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1356 time: 2020-04-24 14:19:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x1593bfdf9b7d1a65aebbcffe05462d9825852549eece31fb1b8f6b136ccf8fcdBlock Operator
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