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 4075852 Details
Epoch: 188 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4077777 epoch_slot_no: 16977 block_no: 4075675 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 991 time: 2020-04-24 20:03:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x01f6577ac8755b83da6a4471ef2a00e395e79bf9df8217baca5664a5ec543effBlock Operator
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