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 4076951 Details
Epoch: 188 Number of transactions in block: 2 slot_no: 4078876 epoch_slot_no: 18076 block_no: 4076774 slot_leader_id: 13 size: 3189 time: 2020-04-25 02:10:11 proto_major: 1 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x44e9c07f0b2435a188b285e889ae5ea1193f4ede6f4f19608331d92258174fceBlock Operator
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