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 4074893 Details
Epoch: 188 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4076818 epoch_slot_no: 16018 block_no: 4074716 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 991 time: 2020-04-24 14:44:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x3e65779ca8d823f004fd143dbc0c3f0f8dc02efe3d90d05dd66c9dbc29003bf3Block Operator
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