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 4076500 Details
Epoch: 188 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4078425 epoch_slot_no: 17625 block_no: 4076323 slot_leader_id: 7 size: 4472 time: 2020-04-24 23:39:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x49f27d0f38a4a4d1cfcb45695d7bc27c4f3d8a1d4b1b3b9fe0fb7d7228d1e18eBlock Operator
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