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 4075097 Details
Epoch: 188 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4077022 epoch_slot_no: 16222 block_no: 4074920 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3035 time: 2020-04-24 15:52:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xab3aa842121405b2d9265f1e0449284fb8082847fb947b6ec0c4d9e4dabff025Block Operator
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