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 4075805 Details
Epoch: 188 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4077730 epoch_slot_no: 16930 block_no: 4075628 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3470 time: 2020-04-24 19:48:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x4ae1e5d82a0033253f3a24c2286f8bb0c84da47a10d0b1571fd7f5c79e70b50dBlock Operator
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