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 4076353 Details
Epoch: 188 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4078278 epoch_slot_no: 17478 block_no: 4076176 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 1900 time: 2020-04-24 22:50:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x987fd13646f405f29325deffc8995d337513ae98f563e2c3d8d093ddf55fbf99Block Operator
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