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 4075563 Details
Epoch: 188Number of transactions in block: 1
slot_no: 4077488
epoch_slot_no: 16688
block_no: 4075386
slot_leader_id: 8
size: 2896
time: 2020-04-24 18:27:31
proto_major: 1
proto_minor: 0
hash: \x2fef001b2e7e31130cad90ded9950b5b80fda6de2410c4c4a3eb2f6f66de5a00
Block Operator
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