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 4076042 Details
Epoch: 188 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4077967 epoch_slot_no: 17167 block_no: 4075865 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1176 time: 2020-04-24 21:07:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x015e9b8408de1cf2d34cf0ee59f764ea03d7b179f26ff9149516e5ce07893773Block Operator
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