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 4076357 Details
Epoch: 188 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4078282 epoch_slot_no: 17482 block_no: 4076180 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 1715 time: 2020-04-24 22:52:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x6dcd6f30ca08d83a422f6e2f6932f239d0b263e9ee1b7f05f9b6ba1c943dd216Block Operator
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