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 4075429 Details
Epoch: 188 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4077354 epoch_slot_no: 16554 block_no: 4075252 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1340 time: 2020-04-24 17:42:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xcfd35646e27f2f5e4f899be3d803b6bfb947ab7a69e7e36baae5735bb577f91bBlock Operator
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