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 4076705 Details
Epoch: 188 Number of transactions in block: 1 slot_no: 4078630 epoch_slot_no: 17830 block_no: 4076528 slot_leader_id: 12 size: 1335 time: 2020-04-25 00:48:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x9fa486f0189cfb67ae0fc5ed057294381a088a1d43259d1a2a4490a3dc9cb0c3Block Operator
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