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 4075568 Details
Epoch: 188 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4077493 epoch_slot_no: 16693 block_no: 4075391 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1170 time: 2020-04-24 18:29:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x39f54d717c623be491b4030e15065242e3fe3d60c79a868126626f92ea36802aBlock Operator
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