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 4074952 Details
Epoch: 188 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4076877 epoch_slot_no: 16077 block_no: 4074775 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 5520 time: 2020-04-24 15:03:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x48f13ccc30dd4a56736e9dac8796c14932a9b09c2504a5d7c8b38bd97ccbb9c1Block Operator
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