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 4076062 Details
Epoch: 188 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4077987 epoch_slot_no: 17187 block_no: 4075885 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 2579 time: 2020-04-24 21:13:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xe91dfcf50809bc6770b0d22b956e59eb1d5dd08395431fde0869b78b711679b4Block Operator
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