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 4076609 Details
Epoch: 188 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4078534 epoch_slot_no: 17734 block_no: 4076432 slot_leader_id: 6 size: 2976 time: 2020-04-25 00:16:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \xc38f2e7f393beafb8848369655c6bf82573b791bab3a435d25502db2cb416e66Block Operator
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