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 4076220 Details
Epoch: 188 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4078145 epoch_slot_no: 17345 block_no: 4076043 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 995 time: 2020-04-24 22:06:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xa6620d6274a3d6017af1d84ba54440ab26050236c72e7676b1fcd65c4ebe9068Block Operator
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