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 4076352 Details
Epoch: 188 Number of transactions in block: 6 slot_no: 4078277 epoch_slot_no: 17477 block_no: 4076175 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 5832 time: 2020-04-24 22:50:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x769751d83accdd3d8ae7cd5ae9660e82b8811e2789c3e2c12970541b503ef76cBlock Operator
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