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 4074941 Details
Epoch: 188 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4076866 epoch_slot_no: 16066 block_no: 4074764 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2247 time: 2020-04-24 15:00:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xdf116ab84fbca1344c836049e336ebcc3414d030e363fa3788652d68cf255a4fBlock Operator
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