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 4075453 Details
Epoch: 188 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4077378 epoch_slot_no: 16578 block_no: 4075276 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2047 time: 2020-04-24 17:50:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x53212c521ed5609d5014d1df5285f859929d6b24178198b4aa7f77e81e0bdf19Block Operator
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