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 4076541 Details
Epoch: 188 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4078466 epoch_slot_no: 17666 block_no: 4076364 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 1608 time: 2020-04-24 23:53:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x37c830545bc8a3ef75537adf6e3e424e38b2697eab56b903e99a4b986b31093bBlock Operator
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