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 4076911 Details
Epoch: 188 Number of transactions in block: 3 slot_no: 4078836 epoch_slot_no: 18036 block_no: 4076734 slot_leader_id: 3 size: 2029 time: 2020-04-25 01:56:51 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x65a8f480898ff4c6aaf972331f66b6303462b1337418418d3bdf0c7f0401ef3aBlock Operator
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