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 4075547 Details
Epoch: 188 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4077472 epoch_slot_no: 16672 block_no: 4075370 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 2005 time: 2020-04-24 18:22:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc81f18ec8d06336bb329906d23114afbdbe9192b1e2d08aa95ba2e4c372b12d6Block Operator
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