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 4075209 Details
Epoch: 188 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4077134 epoch_slot_no: 16334 block_no: 4075032 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 3889 time: 2020-04-24 16:29:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x0f8f9a640ced2b924eb7976c5e151752ad911ef83081ee3c13baaa497d902d45Block Operator
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