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 4075122 Details
Epoch: 188 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 4077047 epoch_slot_no: 16247 block_no: 4074945 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 2714 time: 2020-04-24 16:00:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x19aec9638973afc12d143d8175eb81ac3b48d404afeb6ababf22dc9c62d755b8Block Operator
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