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 4076207 Details
Epoch: 188 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4078132 epoch_slot_no: 17332 block_no: 4076030 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 991 time: 2020-04-24 22:02:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xd85b6c8b30420d6c2a982c86e64cb9aac85f4e17468c73d7b928e1f8474bcef3Block Operator
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