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 4075545 Details
Epoch: 188 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4077470 epoch_slot_no: 16670 block_no: 4075368 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 995 time: 2020-04-24 18:21:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9e530ded8924531f5121cb63cb0e9b354940df74764dc299a9e158fe9a7188d4Block Operator
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