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 4075242 Details
Epoch: 188 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4077167 epoch_slot_no: 16367 block_no: 4075065 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 2608 time: 2020-04-24 16:40:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xce500aa8a69a97e0dfe6a58ec979372f43b6cb312e604f51ae897c846592c5f9Block Operator
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