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 4075680 Details
Epoch: 188 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4077605 epoch_slot_no: 16805 block_no: 4075503 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1644 time: 2020-04-24 19:06:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe7ab1e4b5087214c9e273c064ef2d8cfe44934e18c490e73369cfe9095db69b8Block Operator
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