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 4076617 Details
Epoch: 188 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4078542 epoch_slot_no: 17742 block_no: 4076440 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 3087 time: 2020-04-25 00:18:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x10b89e0df0baa5862428f42bd9d3bbdf4dd77bdf7842b38b0a23d65161009416Block Operator
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