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 4075789 Details
Epoch: 188 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4077714 epoch_slot_no: 16914 block_no: 4075612 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2317 time: 2020-04-24 19:42:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xae05d663d06a88d2e68ae50a06717f5cb09ea7fd94353d4d58ffdc9c3fff2e01Block Operator
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