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 4076697 Details
Epoch: 188 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4078622 epoch_slot_no: 17822 block_no: 4076520 slot_leader_id: 8 size: 991 time: 2020-04-25 00:45:31 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x720a1089581f8aa2944276f4ef4e87786554a145766ae2907546b3e1d0da3b39Block Operator
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