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 4076477 Details
Epoch: 188 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4078402 epoch_slot_no: 17602 block_no: 4076300 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 1315 time: 2020-04-24 23:32:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xb2403358684adb8a32659a00e7165949228be2ca6c81d66ed69cea69d1f539d6Block Operator
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